flattery (n.) Old form(s): flatterie
pleasing plausibility, gratifying deception, self-delusion
LLL IV.iii.284[Dumaine to Berowne, of breaking their oaths honourably] some flattery for this evil
Oth IV.i.130[Cassio to Iago, of Bianca] She is persuaded I will marry her out of her own love and flattery
Sonn.42.14[of the poet's lady] Sweet flattery, then she loves but me alone
Tit III.i.252[Marcus to Titus] Now farewell flatt'ry
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