Meaning cajole
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cajole(v.) to urge, coax (Fred’s buddies cajoled him into attending the bachelor party.)
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cajoleinfluence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering Hamilton, however, was not to be cajoled into friendliness by superficial compliment. — Fisher, Harrison
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cajole1640s, from French cajoler "to cajole, wheedle, coax," perhaps a blend of Middle French cageoler "to chatter like a jay" (16c., from gajole, southern diminutive of geai "jay;& [..]
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cajoleto coax, persuade by flattery
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cajolev. To impose on or dupe by flattering speech.
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cajole(v) influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
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(transitive,and|intransitive) To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
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