CAJOLING
Scrabble letter values: C3A1J8O1L1I1N1G2 = 18
Definition
CAJOLING is the present participle of CAJOLE.
verb CAJOLE: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering.
Synonyms of CAJOLE: wheedle, palaver, blarney, coax, sweet-talk, inveigle
Examples
- “Threats and cajolings failed to convince her.”