Cajole
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To persuade someone to do something through gentle flattery, coaxing, or persistent but good-natured pressure.
“She managed to cajole her reluctant colleague into presenting at the conference.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kəˈdʒəʊl/
Syllables
ca·jole
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Wordle
The rare J makes this excellent for identifying that letter early, three vowels A, O, E cover five-sixths of the main vowels
Scrabble
J scores 8 points making this a high-value play, the -OLE ending hooks cleanly and opens board lanes
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