cajolery

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of using gentle persuasion or flattery to manipulate someone into doing something.

  - "He used cajolery to get his friend to lend him money."
  - "Her cajolery finally convinced her husband to buy her a new car."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cajolery
jolly , folly , molly

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Variants

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cajole , cajoled , cajolement , cajolements , cajoler , cajoleries , cajolers , cajolery , cajoles , cajoling

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Etymology

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Derived from the French word 'cajoler', meaning to deceive or coax.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cajolery' first appeared in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In some cultures, cajolery is considered a positive trait, while in others it is seen as manipulative or deceitful.

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Related Concepts

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1. persuasion: The act of influencing someone's beliefs or actions through reason or emotion.

2. manipulation: The act of controlling or influencing someone or something, often in a deceptive or underhanded way.

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Culture

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Cajolery is often used in literature and art to depict manipulative or deceitful characters. In music, it can refer to a style of rhythm and blues or jazz that emphasizes improvisation and playful interaction between musicians.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the letters in 'cajolery' to help remember the definition.

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