Associations to the word «Cajole»
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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.