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Less exciting compliment (7)

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flatter

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'compliment' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for flatter that I've seen before include "Fawn upon" , "Compliment dishonestly" , "with fewer bubbles" , "suit, looking good" , "resort to cajolery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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