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Vocabulary Entry
flatter
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To praise someone excessively or insincerely.
Example Sentences
"She tried to flatter her boss to get a promotion."
"He always flatters his friends to make them feel good."
"Don't flatter yourself; your success was a team effort."
N
noun
Excessive praise or compliments, often insincere.
Example Sentences
"His compliments were nothing more than empty flattery."
"She was tired of the flattery that came from people with hidden agendas."
"Flattery will get you nowhere if you're not genuine."