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soft sell
noun
: a way of selling something that uses persuasion rather than aggressive pressure
Full Definition of SOFT SELL
: the use of suggestion or gentle persuasion in selling rather than aggressive pressure — compare hard sell
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First Known Use of SOFT SELL
1954
Rhymes with SOFT SELL
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