smooth (v.) Old form(s): smooth'st
adopt a flattering manner, make a plausible show, conciliate
2H6 II.i.22[Cardinal to Gloucester] Pernicious Protector ... / That smoothest it so with King and commonweal! [i.e. adopts such a flattering manner]
Per I.ii.78[Pericles to Helicanus, of Antiochus' incest] the sinful father / Seemed not to strike, but smooth
R3 I.iii.48[Richard to all] I cannot ... smooth, deceive, and cog
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