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Cajole: Synonyms and Antonyms
Cajole
( Verb )
We had to cajole him out of going to USA for higher studies.
Synonyms
Inveigle
Beguile
Coax
Flatter
Blandish
Wheedle
Contextual Examples:
The smugglers managed to inveigle their colleague from the clutches of the police somehow.
The innocent girl was beguiled into thinking she could become a famous actress.
Smith coaxed his father to let him use his new car.
The servant flattered his master telling him he was a good writer.
Even her blandishments could not win him over.
Mother tried to wheedle father into going to the party.
Antonyms
Cool
Dampen
Flaunt
Dam
Dissuade
Contextual Examples:
Jane was in a high temper. It took me some time to cool him down.
I was in very high spirits. Maria has dampened these by asking for a loan.
The subordinate flouted the order of the manager.
The water of the river has been well dammed by this barrage project.
You should dissuade him from undertaking this risky project.
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