Antonyms for flattery

Grammar : Noun

Spell : flat-uh-ree

Phonetic Transcription : ˈflæt ə ri

Definition of flattery

Origin : early 14c., from Old French flaterie, from flater (see flatter).

noun false praise, compliments

Example sentences :

"Flattery to ourselves does not change the nature of what is wrong," answered Philothea.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

The request, thus aided by flattery, was almost unanimously granted.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

The singularity that struck me most about her ladyship was her indifference to flattery.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Therefore I give up all manner of claim to every thing but—flattery!
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

He clavers them over with flattery as the snake clavers the rabbit.
Extract from : « American Notes » by Rudyard Kipling

"I am sure I can return the flattery," said Evelyn, laughing bashfully.
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

I should have a third, but she is surrounded by the blandishments of flattery and courtship.
Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns

I should say no more than the truth; but Imogen would think it flattery.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Thou must learn, loveliest of thy sex, to dread the poison of flattery.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

But mind, my most righteous and well-beloved, I will have no flattery.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

Synonyms for flattery

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