Blandished

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Blandish \Blan"dish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Blandished}; p. pr. &
     vb. n. {Blandishing}.] [OE. blaundisen, F. blandir, fr. L.
     blandiri, fr. blandus mild, flattering.]
     1. To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to
        caress; to cajole.
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     2. To make agreeable and enticing.
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              Mustering all her wiles,
              With blandished parleys.              --Milton.
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