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Synonyms
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Meaning:
cajole

to use flattery or deceit to persuade, get information etc from, (a person)

attempt to coax; flatter

coax

to persuade (a person or thing) to do something by using kindness, encouragement etc

persuade

dote

to show (too) much fondness (for)

show excessive fondness

entreat

to ask (a person) earnestly

plead with

flatter

to praise (a person) too much or insincerely (in order to please)

compliment excessively

grovel

to behave in a way that shows one has no self-respect

abase, demean oneself

ingratiate

to make oneself likes, especially in order to gain an advantage

get on the good side of someone

persuade

to make (a person) feel certain about, believe something

cause to believe; convince to do

wheedle

to be pleasant to (a person) to get (something) one wants

talk into

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