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cajoling

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: K AH0 JH OW1 L IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of one who cajoles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • Threats and cajolings failed to convince her.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of cajole

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

Examples

  • The zookeeper was cajoling the lion back into its cage.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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