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Fan To Gossip About Using Excessive Flattery Crossword Clue

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34%5Excessive flattery
noun

• excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

31%7 Persuades using flattery
verb

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

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