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Definition of cajole

cajole

/kəˈdʒoʊl/
ca · jole
Adverb:cajolingly
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Adjective:cajoling
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Past Simple:cajoled
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Past Participle:cajoled
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Present Participle:cajoling
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cajole Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To persuade someone to do something through sustained coaxing, flattery, or gentle promises.

Example

"He managed to cajole his reluctant colleague into presenting the quarterly report to the board."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from the French verb cajoler, meaning 'to chatter like a jay in a cage' or 'to wheedle,' probably representing a blend of Old French gaioler ('to cage') and cabuser ('to deceive').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cajole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cajole
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