cajolery

[ kuh-joh-luh-ree ]

noun

, plural ca·jol·er·ies.

1. persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cajolery¹

From the French word cajolerie, dating back to 1640–50. See cajole, -ery

Example Sentences

Catherine redoubled in care and cajolery of her father-in-law, being well aware that her sole support was in him.

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Her mission is confined to the Western Hemisphere, and over its borders no insult, no cajolery will avail to tempt her.

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By various means of cajolery and trickery, Kelly contrived to accomplish his design.

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Quit when you like and make it up with cajolery was a motto that Elliott had found very useful.

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Can it be possible that he believes that proclamation will be acceptable to them—that mixture of cajolery and bombast.

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Related Words

• admiration
• adulation
• applause
• blessing
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• endorsement
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