BUTTER UP Synonyms
There are 15 synonyms of the phrase
butter up.
(exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase butter up. (close relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase butter up. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BUTTER UP
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | adulate | verbv | ||||
| 2 | allure | nounn | ||||
| 3 | cajole | verbv | ||||
| 4 | charm | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | coax | verbv | ||||
| 6 | compliment | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | fawn | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | flatter | verbv | ||||
| 9 | grovel | verbv | ||||
| 10 | ingratiate | verbv | ||||
| 11 | praise | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | sweet-talk | verbv | ||||
| 13 | wheedle | verbv | ||||
| 14 | curry favor | verbv | ||||
| 15 | brown-nose | verb, nounv, n |
Best Hypernyms For BUTTER UP
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
butter up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
flatter
blandish
compliment
praise
