What does soft-soap mean?
Soft-soap means (idiomatic) Persuasion by means of flattery or pleasing words..
Soft-soap
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(idiomatic) Persuasion by means of flattery or pleasing words..
Definitions by Sense
- (idiomatic) Persuasion by means of flattery or pleasing words.
- (informal, idiomatic, transitive) To attempt to persuade by flattery or pleasing words; to butter up.
Example Sentences
And look here, my dear, don't let them get round you with soft soap either.
If it ‘adn’t a-been for your soft soap I’d a-got my forty quid out o’ the old devil months ago.
Synonyms for soft-soap
Antonyms for soft-soap
Related Words
Word Forms
- soft soap
- softsoap
- soft-soaps
- soft-soaping
- soft-soaped
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for soft-soap?
Common synonyms include cajole, inveigle, wheedle, blandander.
What is the opposite of soft-soap?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use soft-soap in a sentence?
And look here, my dear, don't let them get round you with soft soap either.
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