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English verb: cajole

1. cajole (communication) influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering


SamplesHe palavered her into going along.


ExamplesThey cajole him into writing the letter


Synonymsblarney, coax, inveigle, palaver, sweet-talk, wheedle


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody into V-ing something


Broader (hypernym)persuade


Narrower (hyponym)browbeat, bully, soft-soap, swagger









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