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ell: κολακεύω
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means
(verb) try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
kotow, truckle, bootlick, suck up, kowtow, fawn, toady
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(verb) praise somewhat dishonestly
flatter, blandish
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(verb) influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along"
sweet-talk, inveigle, blarney, coax, cajole, wheedle, palaver
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