Associations to the word «Cajole»

Wiktionary

CAJOLE, verb. (transitive and intransitive) To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.

Dictionary definition

CAJOLE, verb. Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats