Cajolery - English meaning

noun

Behaviour in which you try to make someone do something by threats or by persuading them forcefully

Usage examples:

The vote was won only as the result of much arm-twisting by the government.

noun

A flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something.

Usage examples:

The blandishments of the travel brochure

noun

Pleasant words or actions used in order to persuade someone to do something

Usage examples:

She was impervious to his blandishments.

noun

Talk which aims to charm, flatter, or persuade (often considered typical of irish people).

Usage examples:

It took all my irish blarney to keep us out of court

verb

Influence or persuade (someone) using charm and pleasant flattery.

Usage examples:

He went overboard in blarneying him into thinking that joe considered him a nice guy

noun

A friendly and pleasant way of talking that makes someone good at persuading people to do things

Usage examples:

Don't listen to any of his blarney!

noun

Persistent gentle persuasion.

Usage examples:

He refused to return to the game despite the coaxing of his teammates

adjective

Gently and persistently persuasive.

Usage examples:

They speak in a coaxing manner when they want something

verb

Gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.

Usage examples:

The trainees were coaxed into doing boring work

noun

A kind of soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised.

Usage examples:

A check flannel shirt

verb

Use bland fluent talk to avoid addressing a difficult subject or situation directly.

Usage examples:

He apologised for the situation and then flannelled on about ramping up production

noun

A soft cloth usually made from cotton or wool

Usage examples:

Flannel pajamas, a flannel shirt

adjective

Full of praise and compliments.

Usage examples:

The article began with some flattering words about us

verb

Lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests.

Usage examples:

She was flattering him in order to avoid doing what he wanted

adjective

Making someone look or feel better or more attractive than usual

Usage examples:

That suit is flattering on you.

noun

Excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests.

Usage examples:

She allowed no hint of flattery to enter her voice

noun

The act of praising someone, often in a way that is not sincere, because you want something from them

Usage examples:

I was really pleased when he said how well i'd done, because he isn't known for flattery.

noun

The action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.

Usage examples:

Monica needed plenty of persuasion before she actually left

Communication intended to induce belief or action

noun

A particular set of beliefs, esp. religious or political ones

Usage examples:

People of all religious persuasions are welcome.

verb

Present participle of soft-soap

verb

To talk to someone in a very kind or pleasant way because you want to persuade that person to do, allow, or believe something

Usage examples:

I tried to sweet talk my way out of going.

adjective

Using flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something.

Usage examples:

I could hear his wheedling tone as he begged her to dance

noun

The action of flattering or coaxing someone in order to persuade them to do something or give one something.

Usage examples:

It took months of wheedling and cajoling, but her persistence was finally rewarded

verb

Use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something.

Usage examples:

She wheedled her way on to the guest list