Sweet-talk


verb (used without object)
1.
to use cajoling words.
verb (used with object)
2.
to use cajoling words on in order to persuade; soft-soap:
They tried to sweet-talk the boss into giving them raises.
noun, Informal.
1.
cajolery; soft soap.
verb
1.
to coax, flatter, or cajole (someone)
noun
2.
cajolery; coaxing
Sweet 16
Flattery, cajolery, as in She uses sweet talk to get her way. [ First half of 1900s ]

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