CEFR B2

cajolery

noun

Meaning

The use of mild flattery or coaxing to persuade someone to do something or give you something.

Examples

Her mother's cajolery finally convinced her to try out for the school play.
He was known for his smooth cajolery, always getting what he wanted with a smile.

Synonyms: coaxing, persuasion, wheedling, blandishment

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cajolery (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

Definition

The use of mild flattery or coaxing to persuade someone to do something or give you something.

Examples

Her mother's cajolery finally convinced her to try out for the school play.
He was known for his smooth cajolery, always getting what he wanted with a smile.
Despite his initial resistance, the team's cajolery eventually wore him down.

How to Use cajolery

cajolery into (prepositional phrase): Using coaxing or flattery to persuade someone to do something. — "He used cajolery into making his brother do his chores."
cajolery of (prepositional phrase): The act of coaxing or flattering someone. — "The cajolery of the salesman was hard to resist."

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