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PRONUNCIATION OF CHARM OFFENSIVE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHARM OFFENSIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Charm offensive is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHARM OFFENSIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Superficial charm

Superficial charm is the tendency to be smooth, engaging, charming, slick and verbally facile. The phrase often appears in lists of attributes of psychopathic personalities, such as in Hervey M. Cleckley's The Mask of Sanity, and Robert D. Hare's Hare Psychopathy Checklist. Associated expressions are "charm offensive", "turning on the charm" and "superficial smile".

Definition of charm offensive in the English dictionary

The definition of charm offensive in the dictionary is a concentrated attempt to gain favour or respectability by conspicuously cooperative or obliging behaviour.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHARM OFFENSIVE

charlotte russe
Charlottenburg
Charlottetown
Charlton
charm
charm bracelet
charm school
charmed
charmed circle
charmer
Charmeuse
charmful
Charminar
charming
charmingly
charmless
charmlessly
charmonia
charmonium

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHARM OFFENSIVE

apprehensive
comprehensive
defensive
exclusive
expansive
expensive
extensive
hypertensive
inexpensive
intensive
labour-intensive
normotensive
offensive
on the defensive
pensive
prehensive
responsive
suspensive
tensive
the offensive
unresponsive

Synonyms and antonyms of charm offensive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «charm offensive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHARM OFFENSIVE

Find out the translation of charm offensive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of charm offensive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «charm offensive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

魅力攻势
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ofensiva de encanto
570 millions of speakers

English

charm offensive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आकर्षण आक्रामक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هجوم سحر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наступление очарованием
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ofensiva de charme
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মর্যাদাপূর্ণ অভিযুক্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

offensive de charme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menyakitkan hati
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Charme-Offensive
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

魅力の攻勢
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

공세
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyerang banget
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tấn công quyến rũ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மர்மமான தாக்குதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोहिनी आक्षेपार्ह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cazibe saldırgan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fascino offensivo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ofensywa uroku
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наступ зачаруванням
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

farmec ofensivă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επίθεση γοητείας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sjarme-offensief
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

charm offensiv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sjarmoffensiv
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of charm offensive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHARM OFFENSIVE»

The term «charm offensive» is regularly used and occupies the 65.497 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHARM OFFENSIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about charm offensive

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHARM OFFENSIVE»

Discover the use of charm offensive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to charm offensive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Charm Offensive: How China's Soft Power is Transforming the ...
Though much has been written of China's imminent rise, a crucial aspect of this transformation has gone largely unnoticed: how China uses soft power--diplomacy, trade, cultural and educational exchange opportunities, and other techniques- ...
Joshua Kurlantzick, 2007
2
Charm Offensive
On reflection, he should probably continue with the plan.
William Thacker, 2014
3
Charm Offensive: Power, Persuasion and Popularity, the ...
Packed with fascinating research such as this, questionnaires and quizzes, this is the perfect guide on how to turn your life around.
Raj Persaud, 2009
4
The Power of Charm: How to Win Anyone Over in Any Situation
... Others Decide today that you are. has reached you in a very compelling and profound fashion. If so, you've been on the receiving end of someone's charm offensive. tinually seek opportunities to express approval are welcome wherever they.
Brian Tracy, Ron Arden, 2006
5
Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a ...
Beginning in a jail cell and ending in a rugby tournament- the true story of how the most inspiring charm offensive in history brought South Africa together After being released from prison and winning South Africa's first free election, ...
John Carlin, 2008
6
Spin Cycle: HOW THE WHITE HOUSE AND THE MEDIA MANIPULATE THE ...
... "the only guy who can give us a 242 H Charm Offensive.
‎1998
7
Invictus: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation
Beginning in a jail cell and ending in a rugby tournament—the true story of how the most inspiring charm offensive in history brought South Africa together.
John Carlin, 2009
8
Stop the Next War Now: Effective Responses to Violence and ...
The charm offensive seems to be working against the voters. The charm offensive guts the foundations of democracy, which are responsibility and accountability. So in this new environment, people have to understand that someone calls the ...
Medea Benjamin, Jodie Evans, 2010
9
Bannockburn: The Triumph of Robert the Bruce
Edward extended his charm offensive. In January 1309 he sent jewels to the pope, Clement V. For their part the magnates sensed the king was now amenable to change. In early 1309, during a tournament at Dunstable, a new programme of ...
David Cornell, 2009
10
Deciding who Leads: How Executive Recruiters Drive, Direct, ...
CHARM OFFENSIVE The July 8 announcement heralded the first decisive leadership achievement of Robert A. Iger, the Disney executive who had been selected four months earlier to succeed the company's outgoing CEO, Michael D. Eisner.
Joseph Daniel McCool, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHARM OFFENSIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term charm offensive is used in the context of the following news items.
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Obama, Vietnam leader discuss South China Sea in landmark meeting
The Vietnamese leader's trip follows a year-long charm offensive by the United States after a dispute over sovereignty erupted between ... «GlobalPost, Jul 15»
2
Cyprus: Nicosia taxi drivers launched a charm offensive
Nicosia taxi drivers launched a charm offensive in the capital on Wednesday handing out flowers to passing women, giving presents to sick ... «Balkans.com Business News, Jul 15»
3
The start of the charm offensive
SINCE the mass rebuilding of Plymouth after the devastation of World War Two, has there ever been a time when the city has been the focus of ... «Plymouth Herald, Jul 15»
4
Frustrated Jokowi launches charm offensive on investors
Indonesian President Joko Widodo poses with a locally made Esemka car in this 2012 file photo taken when he was mayor of Solo. «Bangkok Post, Jul 15»
5
Samsung steps up investor charm offensive
Samsung steps up investor charm offensive ahead of merger vote. Simon Mundy in Seoul. Share. Print; Clip; Gift Article. Comments. Signage ... «Financial Times, Jun 15»
6
Charm offensive sells debt to Africa
BANKERS from London to Frankfurt and New York are on a charm offensive in Africa. Their goal: convincing governments to keep selling debt ... «Independent Online, Jun 15»
7
UK Queen Elizabeth II will be on charm offensive during Germany visit
It is being said that with this trip, the Queen is now a charm offensive that almost no country on Earth can equal. The trip is seen as much more ... «Financial Express, Jun 15»
8
Euroland: psyched and ready for climate charm offensive
Euroland: psyched and ready for climate charm offensive. Last updated on 26 June 2015, 5:11 pm. The European Union has its climate negotiating priorities set ... «RTCC, Jun 15»
9
Charm offensive
Brandon Lewis had just faced up to the unenviable task of facing the wrath of the audience at Chartered Institute of Housing's (CIH) annual ... «Inside Housing, Jun 15»
10
Suitcase Bankers on Charm Offensive in Africa as Debt Sales Slow
(Bloomberg) -- Bankers from London to Frankfurt and New York are on a charm offensive in Africa. Their goal: convincing governments to keep ... «swissinfo.ch, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Charm offensive [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/charm-offensive>. Apr 2024 ».
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