💬cajolery

noun
/kəˈdʒoʊləri/

Meaning

Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.

Example Sentences

Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.

Synonyms

flattery, coaxing, persuasion, blandishment, sweet-talk

Antonyms

criticism, insult, rebuke

Collocations

sweet cajolery, endless cajolery, gentle cajolery, cajolery and flattery

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