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Definition of Cajole
1. Verb. Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering. "They cajole him into writing the letter"; "He palavered her into going along"
Exact synonyms: Blarney, Coax, Inveigle, Palaver, Sweet-talk, Wheedle
Generic synonyms: Persuade
Specialized synonyms: Soft-soap, Browbeat, Bully, Swagger
Derivative terms: Blarney, Cajolery, Coax, Coaxer, Coaxing, Palaver, Wheedler, Wheedling
Generic synonyms: Persuade
Specialized synonyms: Soft-soap, Browbeat, Bully, Swagger
Derivative terms: Blarney, Cajolery, Coax, Coaxer, Coaxing, Palaver, Wheedler, Wheedling
Definition of Cajole
1. v. i. To deceive with flattery or fair words; to wheedle.
Definition of Cajole
1. Verb. (transitive) To encourage or persuade by effort; to coax. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cajole
1. to persuade by flattery [v -JOLED, -JOLING, -JOLES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cajole
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