Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun ingratiation

1 sense of ingratiation

Sense 1
ingratiation, insinuation -- (the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments; "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor")
       => blandishment, wheedling -- (the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery)