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View synonyms for smooth-talk

smooth-talk

[ smooth-tawk ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to persuade by flattery, cajolery, coaxing, or the like:

    We smooth-talked the company into a huge donation.



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This mission requires diplomacy and tact—you know, smooth talk and control.

"Yes, there's no use trying to deceive us any more with your smooth talk, Mr. Holmes," said Bessie.

Beware of strangers that come to you full of smooth talk and clad in fine clothing.

For all that old man's smooth talk, we're just prisoners here.

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