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Cajolery: meaning, definitions and examples

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cajolery

 

[ kษ™หˆdส’oสŠlษ™rษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

persuasion tactic

Cajolery refers to the act of persuading someone to do something through flattery, sweet talk, or deception. It often involves coaxing or attempting to influence someone in a more subtle manner. This approach can often be seen as manipulative or deceitful, as it relies on charm to achieve a goal rather than straightforward communication. Cajolery can be effective in achieving short-term results but may lead to distrust if the true intentions are revealed.

Synonyms

blarney, coaxing, flattery, persuasion, sweet-talking.

Examples of usage

  • She used cajolery to convince him to help her with the project.
  • His cajolery worked well when trying to win over the committee.
  • The salesperson's cajolery made the customers feel special and valued.

Translations

Translations of the word "cajolery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lisonja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคชเคฒเฅ‚เคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmeichelei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rayuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐัะบะฐะฒัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochlebstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠไธ–่พž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flatterie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adulaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸcฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ฒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lichocenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lichotenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฟ่ฐ€ๅฅ‰ๆ‰ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijaznost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฆgindi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัะฐะฝะดั‹ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™bษ™ssรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adulaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'cajolery' originates from the French term 'cajoler,' which means to chatter or to coax. This term likely derives from the Old French 'cajoleur,' which combines 'cajole,' meaning to persuade with flattery, and the French suffix '-erie,' denoting a practice or process. The use of cajolery in English dates back to around the late 19th century and has been used to describe attempts to persuade others through charm or sweet talk. Over time, the term has gained a slightly negative connotation, often associated with manipulation or dishonesty in persuasion tactics. As societal interactions have evolved, the meaning of cajolery has remained relevant, especially in contexts where influence and persuasion are significant, such as in politics, marketing, and personal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,844, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.