Class: noun | Syllables: BLAN-dish-munt

Definition: A blandishment is something said or done in order to coax or persuade an individual or group to do something. The word is usually used in its plural form, blandishments.

Example(s):
// It's important that the mayor not be swayed by bribes and blandishments; decisions must be made for the overall good of the city.
// No treat, soft words, or other blandishment could get the mule to move when it decided it would rather stay put.