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Cajole , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Cajoled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Cajoling.] [F. cajoler, orig., to chatter like a bird in a cage, to sing; hence, to amuse with idle talk, to flatter, from the source of OF. goale, jaiole, F. geƓle, dim. of cage a cage. See Cage, Jail.] To deceive with flattery or fair words; to wheedle.1913 Webster
I am not about to cajole or flatter you into a reception of my views.
F. W. Robertson.Syn. -- To flatter; wheedle; delude; coax; entrap.
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