Blandishing refers to the act of coaxing or flattering someone in order to convince them to do something or change their mind about something. Some synonyms for blandishing include cajoling, wheedling, inveigling, and enticing among others. Cajoling refers to the use of gentle persuasion or flattery to convince someone to do something. Wheedling involves using sweet talk or flattery to get what one wants. Inveigling, on the other hand, refers to the use of clever or deceitful means to obtain something. Enticing entails offering something attractive or appealing to persuade someone to do something. These synonyms can be used interchangeably, and their choice will depend on the context of the situation.