BUTTER UP Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase butter up. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BUTTER UP
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adulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • flatter in an obsequious manner | ||||||||
allure | nounn | |||||||
noun • the power to entice or attract through personal charm verb • dispose or incline or entice to | ||||||||
cajole | verbv | |||||||
verb • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | ||||||||
charm | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates • a verbal formula believed to have magical force • something believed to bring good luck • (physics) one of the six flavors of quark, the third most massive of all quarks verb • attract; cause to be enamored • control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft • protect through supernatural powers or charms • induce into action by using one's charm | ||||||||
coax | verbv | |||||||
noun • a transmission line for high-frequency signals verb • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | ||||||||
compliment | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration verb • say something to someone that expresses praise • express respect or esteem for | ||||||||
fawn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color • a young deer verb • show submission or fear • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering • have fawns | ||||||||
flatter | verbv | |||||||
verb • praise somewhat dishonestly | ||||||||
grovel | verbv | |||||||
verb • show submission or fear | ||||||||
ingratiate | verbv | |||||||
verb • gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts | ||||||||
praise | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an expression of approval and commendation • offering words of homage as an act of worship verb • express approval of | ||||||||
sweet-talk | verbv | |||||||
verb • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | ||||||||
wheedle | verbv | |||||||
verb • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | ||||||||
curry favor | verbv | |||||||
verb • seek favor by fawning or flattery | ||||||||
brown-nose | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • flatter with the intention of getting something |