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, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley