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CAJOLING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Cajoling.

Cajoling - as a verb

Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

Example: "He palavered her into going along"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blarney12coax13inveigle12palaver12sweet-talkwheedle14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
persuade11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cajoling - as a noun

The act of one who cajoles

Example: "Threats and cajolings failed to convince her."

Example Sentences

"She was cajoling her brother to lend her some money."
"The salesperson was cajoling customers to buy the new product."
"He spent the afternoon cajoling his colleagues to support his proposal."
"I tried cajoling my parents to let me go to the party, but they refused."
"The teacher was cajoling the students to participate in the class activity."
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Word Game Points

Is CAJOLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cajoling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAJOLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is CAJOLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cajoling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAJOLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is CAJOLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cajoling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAJOLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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