cajoleries
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary ca·jole v. Pronunciation: kə- ' jōl Function: transitive verb Inflected Form:   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 \- ' jōl-mənt\ noun –ca·jol·er noun –ca·jol·ery \- ' jō-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>.]]>