cajole
to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax.
Origin of cajole
1Other words from cajole
- ca·jole·ment, noun
- ca·jol·er, noun
- ca·jol·ing·ly, adverb
- un·ca·jol·ing, adjective
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How to use cajole in a sentence
But recalling herself, she added cajolingly: "The avowal at least makes me hope that you will accept the services of my husband."
The Iron Trevet or Jocelyn the Champion | Eugne Sue"The Perzils are giving a vilbar party tomorrow night," Professor Slood said cajolingly.
The Vilbar Party | Evelyn E. Smith"Cloth—or something," he said cajolingly, slyly, as if to worm my secret out of me.
Sea and Sardinia | D. H. LawrenceThe young woman put her arms around his neck, and began to talk cajolingly.
Gordon Keith | Thomas Nelson PageMargaret rose, and, going up to him, took his arm and looked into his face cajolingly.
"George Washington's" Last Duel | Thomas Nelson Page
British Dictionary definitions for cajole
/ (kəˈdʒəʊl) /
to persuade (someone) by flattery or pleasing talk to do what one wants; wheedle; coax
Origin of cajole
1Derived forms of cajole
- cajolement, noun
- cajoler, noun
- cajolery, noun
- cajolingly, adverb
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