ingratiation
/ɪnˌɡreɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of trying to gain favor or approval through flattery or pleasant behavior.
- She saw through his ingratiation and knew he was only being nice to get something.
- Ingratiation is a common tactic in politics, but it often backfires if it seems too obvious.
- His constant ingratiation with the manager annoyed the other employees.
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