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sweet-talk

/ˈswiːt ˌtɔːk/

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verb

B2formalcommon/ˈswiːt ˌtɔːk/

uncountable · transitive · phrasal, inseparable

A phrasal verb used to indicate persuading or flattering someone with charming or ingratiating words.

ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения убеждения или лести кому-либо с помощью обаятельных или угодливых слов.esVerbo que significa persuadir o halagar a alguien con palabras encantadoras o aduladoras, a menudo para conseguir algo.frVerbe signifiant persuader ou flatter quelqu'un en utilisant des paroles aimables ou obséquieuses.deJemanden mit schmeichelhaften, charmanten oder einschmeichelnden Worten überreden oder zu etwas bewegen; auch jemandem durch liebedienerisches Reden gefallen wollen.ptVerbo usado para descrever o ato de convencer alguém por meio de bajulação, elogios exagerados ou palavras carinhosas e persuasivas, geralmente para obter algum favor.zh用甜言蜜语或奉承话来说服、哄骗或讨好某人,通常带有谄媚或别有用心的意味。arفعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن إقناع شخص أو استمالته بالكلام المعسول أو الملق أو التملق.

  1. Flatter or persuade informal

    To influence or persuade someone by using gentle, flattering, or charming words.

    • He sweet-talked his way into getting a discount on the car.
    • She sweet-talked her boss into giving her the day off.
    • They tried to sweet-talk the security guard into letting them in.

    ruУмасливатьesAdular para persuadirfrEnjôlerdeBeschwatzenptAdular para convencerzh甜言蜜语哄骗arتَلَطُّف واستمالة

    Synonyms: blandishbutter upcajolecoaxflatterinveiglesoft-soapwheedle

  • sweet-talked past participle
  • sweet-talked past simple
  • sweet-talking present participle
  • sweet-talks third person singular

Base verb: sweet-talk

Phrasal variants: sweet-talk