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cajole

ca·jole
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-johl]
    • /kəˈdʒoʊl/
    • /kəˈdʒəʊl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-johl]
    • /kəˈdʒoʊl/

Definitions of cajole word

  • verb cajole If you cajole someone into doing something, you get them to do it after persuading them for some time. 3
  • verb cajole to persuade (someone) by flattery or pleasing talk to do what one wants; wheedle; coax 3
  • verb transitive cajole to coax with flattery and insincere talk; wheedle 3
  • noun cajole Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. 1
  • transitive verb cajole coax, persuade 1
  • noun Definition of cajole in Technology (language)   (Chris And John's Own LanguagE) A dataflow language developed by Chris Hankin <[email protected]> and John Sharp at Westfield College. 1

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Origin of cajole

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < French cajoler to cajole or chatter like a jaybird, apparently derivative of *cajole birdcage (< Late Latin caveola < Latin cave(a) cage + -ola -ole1) + -er infinitive suffix

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Parts of speech for Cajole

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cajole popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for cajole

verb cajole

  • wheedle — to endeavor to influence (a person) by smooth, flattering, or beguiling words or acts: We wheedled him incessantly, but he would not consent.
  • seduce — to lead astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; corrupt.
  • tantalize — to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
  • dupe — duplicate.
  • deceive — If you deceive someone, you make them believe something that is not true, usually in order to get some advantage for yourself.

Antonyms for cajole

verb cajole

  • dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
  • disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
  • bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.
  • repulse — to drive back; repel: to repulse an assailant.
  • turn off — to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate: to turn a wheel.

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