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Word of the Day : December 27, 2022
cajole \kuh-JOHL\ verb
What It Means
Cajole usually means "to persuade someone to do something or to give you something by making promises or saying nice things." It can also mean "to deceive with soothing words or false promises."
// She cajoled her partner into going to the party with her.
// They hoped to cajole him into cooperating.
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Aired December 27, 2022
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