Vocabulary Spotlight
Blandishment
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: खुशामद (Khushamad) – Flattering speech or actions used to persuade or influence someone gently.
Pronunciation
[blan-dish-muhnt]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Sweet talk – मीठी बात (meethi baat)
Related Words
Persuasion – राज़ी करना (razi karna)
Word Origin
“Blandishment” shabd Latin “blandiri” se aaya hai jiska matlab “to soothe” hai. Yeh un baaton ke liye use hota hai jo kisi ko persuade karne ke liye ki jaati hain.
– “Blandishment” originates from the Latin “blandiri,” meaning “to soothe.” It refers to words or actions meant to persuade someone gently.
Word Family
Noun: Blandishment – खुशामद (khushamad)
Plural: Blandishments – खुशामदें (khushamadain)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apni boss ko blandishment se impress karne ki koshish ki.
– He tried to impress his boss with blandishment.
2. Customer ke blandishment par sales agent maan gaya.
– The sales agent gave in to the customer’s blandishment.
Cultural Note
Bharatiya culture mein blandishments ko kabhi-kabhi negotiation ya influencing tactic ke roop mein dekha ja sakta hai, jaise business deals mein.
In Context
“Blandishment” shabd kisi ko persuade ya impress karne ke liye use hoti hain, jaise flattery, praise, ya soft talk.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Blandishment” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Blandishment” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?