Cajoling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cajoling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of cajole.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of cajole.
More Meanings
- The act of one who cajoles.
Example Sentences
Threats and cajolings failed to convince her.
The zookeeper was cajoling the lion back into its cage.
Word Forms
- cajolings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inveigle, wheedle, sweet-talk, blarney, coax, palaver.
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