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BUTTER UP Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the phrase butter up. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase butter up. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For BUTTER UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for butter up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
flatter blandish compliment praise

Alternatives for ADULATE

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