n. | 1. | One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens. |
2. | (Metal Working) A flat-faced fulling hammer. | |
v. t. | 1. | To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to wheedle. |
2. | To raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations. | |
3. | To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea of; | |
v. i. | 1. | To use flattery or insincere praise. |
Verb | 1. | flatter - praise somewhat dishonestly Synonyms: blandish |