The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

blandish
    v 1: praise somewhat dishonestly [syn: flatter, blandish]
         [ant: belittle, disparage, pick at]