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flatter

[flat-er] / ˈflæt ər /
VERB
compliment excessively
Synonyms
STRONGEST
charm
STRONG
adulate blandish bootlick cajole con court fawn glorify grovel humor inveigle jolly oil overpraise praise salve sell snow soft-soap soften stroke sweet-talk toady wheedle
WEAK
brown-nose build up butter up cater to get next to lay it on thick play up to rub the right way spread it on suck up to sweeten up work on work over
Antonyms
STRONG
condemn ignore
WEAK
belittle castigate criticize denounce insult offend
VERB
complement, enhance
Synonyms
STRONG
adorn beautify become decorate embellish enrich finish grace ornament perfect suit
WEAK
do something for go with put in best light set off show to advantage
Antonyms
STRONG
disfigure mar spoil uglify
WEAK
mismatch

Example Sentences

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Armstrong said that Coinbase will adopt a flatter organizational structure, give managers more responsibilities and concentrate on “AI-native talent” who can manage fleets of AI agents.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Arne Slot is also under pressure as reigning champions Liverpool go through a challenging second season under the Dutchman, while Chelsea have also failed to flatter under new boss Liam Rosenior.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

You will see, especially among younger people, more entrepreneurs launching smaller businesses or flatter structures as a result of these tools.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

A flatter “yield curve” can create problems for banks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

I had expected it to be flatter, more like a plateau.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

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