Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: cajole
IPA transcription: [kədʒ'oʊl]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: wheedle, cajole, palaver, blarney, coax, sweet-talk, inveigle
    Meaning: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along"
Usage examples
  • It is no easy matter to hire or cajole the Indians for any service.
  • The time has arrived when he will be compelled to flatter divers of his slaves, and make many promises to them of freedom and other things, much against his will--he will have to cajole his own servants.