CAJOLERY

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Flattery intended to persuade

Synonyms:

blandishment; cajolery; palaver

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("cajolery" is a kind of...):

flattery (excessive or insincere praise)

Derivation:

cajole (influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering)

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