释义
[ kuh -johl ] SHOW IPA
/ kəˈdʒoʊl / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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verb (used with or without object), ca·joled, ca·jol·ing. to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax.
Origin of cajole 1635–45; <French cajoler to cajole or chatter like a jaybird, apparently derivative of *cajole birdcage (<Late Latin caveola <Latin cave (a ) cage + -ola -ole1 ) + -er infinitive suffix
OTHER WORDS FROM cajole ca·jole·ment, noun ca·jol·er, noun ca·jol·ing·ly, adverb un·ca·jol·ing, adjective Words nearby cajole Caius, Cajal, Cajan, cajeput, cajeputol, cajole , cajolery, Cajun, cajuput, cake, caked breast
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Example sentences from the Web for cajole Jim had to cajole me, as it was already late, and I was lounging around in sweats, book in hand.
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He is also trying to inspire, cajole , exhort, or shame us Catholics and others of goodwill into living our calling.
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I recall mentioning that in the past to others: her using her femininity to cajole , to persuade.
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But fan armies have mostly gained notoriety for their propensity to harass and cajole .
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And less than a day after this debacle, Earley is again seen trying to cajole a top player into action on a sketchy court.
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It gives her confidence that he does not soothe or cajole , but speaks as he would to a man.
When Ghost Meets Ghost | William Frend De Morgan
See how I come to you, unpermitted, from those who cajole each other, and I show you my heart.
The Lion's Brood | Duffield Osborne
Wait, you old sinner, I will teach you to cajole other people's sweethearts.
The Mantle and Other Stories | Nicholas Gogol
Between periods of weeping she sought to cajole the old woman to release her, and at times she succumbed to blank despair.
Aunt Jane's Nieces in Society | Edith Van Dyne
It was a deputation of citizens, set out to cajole him into accepting the office.
The Sheriff of Badger | George B. Pattullo
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British Dictionary definitions for cajole verb to persuade (someone) by flattery or pleasing talk to do what one wants; wheedle; coax
Derived forms of cajole cajolement , noun cajoler , noun cajolery , noun cajolingly , adverb Word Origin for cajole C17: from French cajoler to coax, of uncertain origin
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Words related to cajole wheedle, entice, seduce, tantalize, dupe, deceive, tempt, entrap, delude, crowd, urge, influence, soften, beguile, decoy, snow, jolly, blandish, soap, maneuver