Definisjon av flatter

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Verb

flatter - praise somewhat dishonestly
blandish
disparage, belittle, pick at express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts"
praise express approval of; "The parents praised their children for their academic performance"
soft-soap use flattering talk on somebody
adulate flatter in an obsequious manner
stroke treat gingerly or carefully; "You have to stroke the boss"
bootlick, kotow, toady, kowtow, truckle, fawn, suck up yield to out of weakness
brown-nose, butter up flatter with the intention of getting something
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Substantiv

flatter - A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.
flatter - A flat-faced fulling hammer.
flatter - A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.
flatter - Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener.

Verb

flatter - To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
flatter - To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.
flatter - To portray something to advantage.
flatter - To convey notions of the facts that are believed to be favorable to the hearer without certainty of the truthfulness of the notions conveyed.

OmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • flatter
    To flatter in an obsequious manner.
  • flatter
    To praise somewhat dishonestly.

Verb

  • Infinitiv: (to) flatter
  • Presens: flatter / flatters
  • Preteritum: flattered
  • Perfektum: (have) flattered

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