ingratiation

• Nom désignant l'action de chercher à obtenir l'approbation, la faveur ou l'affection de quelqu'un par une flatterie délibérée, souvent subtile, ou par la persuasion.

A noun referring to the act of gaining acceptance, favor, or affection through deliberate, often subtle, flattery or persuasion.

indénombrable

1. Act of gaining favorC1formal

   The act of trying to gain acceptance, approval, or affection from someone through deliberate, often subtle, flattery or pleasing behavior.

   Action de gagner la faveur

   • His constant ingratiation with the boss was obvious to everyone.
   • She used ingratiation to win over the difficult client.
   • The politician's ingratiation with voters felt insincere.

   Synonymesblandishmentcajoleryfawningflatterysycophancy

   Antonymesalienationestrangementoffense