n. a remark or action that shows admiration or praise or approval; good wishes v. to give praise or admiration to
He blarneys his boss with the most shameless compliments.
He blarneys his boss with the most shameless compliments.
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What remarks or behaviors were insulting to the author but were considered compliments in Cuba?
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A foil in literature is when one character compliments another, making him or her stronger or more believable. Are there foil examples in this story?
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praise; congratulations; applaud
blame; criticism
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