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Meaning of the word cajole in English

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cajole

US /kəˈdʒoʊl/
UK /kəˈdʒoʊl/
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Verb

1.

persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Example:
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He hoped to cajole her into selling the house.
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She managed to cajole the information out of him.
Synonym:
coaxwheedleflatterpersuadeentice
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