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Meaning of CAJOLERY

Pronunciation:  ku'jowluree

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 Definition: [n]  flattery intended to persuade
 
 Synonyms: blandishment, palaver
 
 See Also: flattery

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ca*jol"er*y\, n.; pl. {Cajoleries}.
A wheedling to delude; words used in cajoling; flattery.
``Infamous cajoleries.'' --Evelyn.
 



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