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cajolery

noun

/kəˈdʒoʊləri/

Meaning

Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.

Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.

flattery, coaxing, persuasion, blandishment, sweet-talk

criticism, insult, rebuke

sweet cajolery, endless cajolery, gentle cajolery, cajolery and flattery

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

a fixed regular payment, usually for services or to cover living expenses

A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet...

a plant or part of a plant used as food