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inveigle(praise, draw, stimulate, excite)
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kowtow(draw, yield, submit, jolly)
4
toady to(expression, flatter, court, cajole)
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build up(expression, phrasal verb, praise, charm)
3
curry favour with
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grovel(praise, yield, charm, persuade)
3
jolly(praise, yield, charm, persuade)
3
massage(praise, yield, charm, persuade)
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soap(persuade, deceive, entice, tempt)
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soften(calm, quiet, praise, charm)
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wheedle(praise, stimulate, excite, charm)
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woo(encourage, yield, stimulate, excite)
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work on(expression, phrasal verb, support, promote)
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abase(yield, submit, jolly, flatter)
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argue into(expression, charm, persuade, deceive)
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beguile(charm, persuade, deceive, tease)
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boot-lick
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bootlick(praise, charm, persuade, deceive)
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charm(praise, encourage, excite, rush)
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cheer(calm, quiet, help, cool)
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