cajolery (Meaning)

Wordnet

cajolery (n)

flattery intended to persuade

Webster

A wheedling to delude; words used in cajoling; flattery.

Their relationship was built on genuine connection, not the cheap **cajolery** of empty compliments.
The salesman's **cajolery** about the car's "excellent condition" only raised a red flag for the cautious buyer.
Despite their **cajolery**, the stubborn donkey refused to budge, leaving them stranded on the dusty trail.
She saw through his **cajolery** and his attempts to manipulate her into taking the blame.
He preferred direct communication over the deceptive **cajolery** often used in political campaigns.
The children's excited **cajolery** filled the house with a joyful energy as they awaited their birthday party.
Tired of his constant **cajolery**, she finally demanded he be honest and upfront about his intentions.
The detective employed both **cajolery** and strategic questioning to crack the suspect's facade and elicit the truth.
The company's marketing campaign, centered on genuine value propositions, avoided the use of manipulative **cajolery**.
While **cajolery** can be tempting in the short term, it rarely fosters trust and meaningful connection in the long run.

flattery intended to persuadeA wheedling to delude; words used in cajoling; flattery.

convincing, blandishment, conversion, inducing, entreaty, suasion, persuading,wheedling, coaxing, exhortation

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Their relationship was built on genuine connection, not the cheap **cajolery** of empty compliments.

The salesman's **cajolery** about the car's "excellent condition" only raised a red flag for the cautious buyer.

Despite their **cajolery**, the stubborn donkey refused to budge, leaving them stranded on the dusty trail.

She saw through his **cajolery** and his attempts to manipulate her into taking the blame.