ca'joler
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cajole (kəˈdʒəʊl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to persuade (someone) by flattery or pleasing talk to do what one wants; wheedle; coax | |
| [C17: from French cajoler to coax, of uncertain origin] | |
| ca'jolement | |
| —n | |
| ca'joler | |
| —n | |
| ca'jolery | |
| —n | |
| ca'jolingly | |
| —adv | |
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Ca'joler
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