transcription, транскрипция: [ kə-ˈjōl ]
transitive verb
( ca·joled ; ca·jol·ing )
Etymology: French cajoler
Date: 1630
1.
a. : to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
had to cajole them into going
b. : to obtain from someone by gentle persuasion
cajole ed money from his parents
2. : to deceive with soothing words or false promises
• ca·jole·ment -ˈjōl-mənt noun
• ca·jol·er noun
• ca·jol·ery -ˈjō-lə-rē noun
Synonyms:
cajole , coax , soft-soap , blandish , wheedle mean to influence or persuade by pleasing words or actions. cajole suggests the deliberate use of flattery to persuade in the face of reluctance or reasonable objections
cajoled him into cheating on the final exam
coax implies gentle and persistent words or actions employed to produce a desired effect
coaxed the cat out of the tree
soft-soap refers to using smooth and somewhat insincere talk usually for personal gain
politicians soft-soaping eligible voters
blandish implies a more open desire to win a person over by effusive praise and affectionate actions
legislators blandished with promises of support
wheedle suggests more strongly than cajole the use of seductive appeal or artful words in persuading
hucksters wheedling her life's savings out of her