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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.
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    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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