Cajolery (noun)

The act of using flattery or persuasion to influence or deceive someone.

Origin:

The word "cajolery" comes from the french word "cajoler" which means to coax or flatter.

Examples:

  1. He used cajolery to get her to agree to his plan.
  2. The salesman's cajolery was so convincing that I bought the car.
  3. She was not swayed by his cajolery and refused to give him her money.
  4. The politician's cajolery was evident in his speeches.
  5. He tried to use cajolery to get out of trouble with his boss.
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