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cajolery

[ kuh-joh-luh-ree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural ca·jol·er·ies.

From the French word cajolerie, dating back to 1640–50. See cajole, -ery

Catherine redoubled in care and cajolery of her father-in-law, being well aware that her sole support was in him.

Her mission is confined to the Western Hemisphere, and over its borders no insult, no cajolery will avail to tempt her.

By various means of cajolery and trickery, Kelly contrived to accomplish his design.

Quit when you like and make it up with cajolery was a motto that Elliott had found very useful.

Can it be possible that he believes that proclamation will be acceptable to them—that mixture of cajolery and bombast.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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