Flattery or instigation — words or actions intended to encourage or manipulate someone, often by praising them.
彼はおだてに弱く、すぐに調子に乗る。
He's susceptible to flattery and immediately gets carried away.
おだてに乗らず、冷静に判断したほうがいい。
Don't fall for flattery; it's better to judge calmly.
彼女はおだてで彼を説得した。
She persuaded him by flattering him.