cajolery
cajolery · cajoleries
The act or practice of cajolingThe act or practice of cajoling; cajolement.
US/kəˈd͡ʒoʊ.lə.ɹi/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The act or practice of cajoling; cajolement.
More definitions
- flattery intended to persuade
Origin
From French cajolerie, equivalent to cajole + -ery.From French cajolerie, equivalent to cajole + -ery.
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Forms
plural: cajoleries| Singular | cajolery |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- flattery intended to persuade:blandishmentpalaver
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcajole
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable