Influence Techniques

noun excessive and insincere praise, especially that given to further one's own interests

verb flatter (to praise someone insincerely to their face in order to manipulate or deceive them)

• The politician was not swayed by the flattery of the lobbyists.
• She couldn't help but blush at his flattery.
• I see you trying to butter me up with all that flattery.
• Flattery is like perfume - smelling it is fine, but swallowing it is dangerous.