Definition of Cajole
Cajole
ca·jole
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to gently persuade or urge someone to do something, usually when they are reluctant to do so, often involving the use of flattery;
e.g. The realtor tried to cajole her into buying the house.
(verb)
to gently persuade or urge someone to part with something, and to thus obtain the thing;
e.g. She was able to cajole the money from her client.
(verb)
to use false promises, flattery, and soothing words in order to deceive someone;
e.g. They plan to send one person to cajole the guard while the rest of them break into the building.
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