4
inveigle(verb, praise, draw, stimulate, excite)
4
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4
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3
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3
curry favour with
3
get around(expression, persuade, deceive, entice, tempt)
3
grovel(verb, praise, yield, charm, persuade)
3
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3
jolly(verb, praise, yield, charm, persuade)
3
massage(verb, praise, yield, charm, persuade)
3
soap(verb, persuade, deceive, entice, tempt)
3
soften(verb, calm, quiet, praise, charm)
3
wheedle(verb, praise, stimulate, excite, charm)
3
woo(verb, encourage, yield, stimulate, excite)
3
work on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, promote)
2
abase(verb, yield, submit, jolly, flatter)
2
apple polish(expression, persuade, deceive, entice, tempt)
2
argue into(verb, expression, charm, persuade, deceive)
2
beguile(verb, charm, persuade, deceive, tease)
2
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