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To flatter someone, typically to convince or obtain something
“As the years progressed, he continued to sweet-talk her, and she, being blind with love, drank the ambrosia that was his words.”
To cajole or convince someone with flattery
“You're going to try to sweet-talk me into disbelieving what I heard with my own ears.”
To (attempt to) influence, persuade or pressure someone, typically politically
To speak in a manner that is exaggerated and typically not sincere
To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
To persuade someone of the merits of
Talk or praise used to charm, flatter, or persuade
“So, Mr. Chairman and members of the subcommittee, I implore you, don't be lulled by all this sweet talk.”
A gracious or affectionate expression to or regarding someone (or something)
A display of behavior, usually meant to deceive
An incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
An act or instance of persuading, or of being persuaded, to do or believe something
An act involving dishonesty or deception
Words absent of real action or intention
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