1. a person who uses flattery or gentle persuasion to influence or charm someone
Usage: formal; somewhat literary

Examples

• The blandisher's smooth words won over even the most skeptical board members.
• She was a skilled blandisher who could convince anyone to support her ideas.
• The politician was known as a blandisher, always saying what people wanted to hear.
• His reputation as a blandisher preceded him into every negotiation.
• The blandisher used compliments and gentle persuasion to get what he wanted.