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ca·jole \kəˈjōl\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: French cajoler to chatter like a jay, cajole, probably blend of Middle French gaioler to chatter like a jay in a cage (from Old North French gaiole birdcage, from Late Latin caveola, diminutive of Latin cavea cage) and Middle French cage — more at cage 1. a. : to persuade with deliberate flattery especially in the face of reasonable objection or reluctance : coax < lulled into … repose or cajoled into specious reconciliation — Havelock Ellis > b. : to obtain (an object or a favor) from someone by cajoling : wheedle < cajole an autograph from him — H.T.Moore > 2. : to deceive with soothing words or false promises < cajoled himself with thoughts of escape — Robertson Davies > |