Definitions
- Persuading someone to do something by using flattery or gentle coaxing. - Convincing someone through sweet-talking or charm. - Trying to influence someone's decision or behavior by using compliments or promises.
- Using flattery or manipulation to persuade someone to do something. - Coaxing or convincing someone through clever words or actions. - Trying to influence someone's decision or behavior by using cunning or sly tactics.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve persuading or convincing someone.
- 2Both use flattery or charm to influence others.
- 3Both aim to change someone's decision or behavior.
- 4Both can be used in social or personal contexts.
- 5Both rely on communication skills and interpersonal tactics.
What is the difference?
- 1Approach: Cajoling is more gentle and uses compliments or promises, while wheedling can involve manipulation or cunning tactics.
- 2Intent: Cajoling focuses on using charm and persuasion, while wheedling emphasizes cleverness and slyness.
- 3Tone: Cajoling has a more positive connotation, while wheedling can have a negative or manipulative undertone.
- 4Level of directness: Cajoling can be more straightforward and open, while wheedling may involve more subtle or indirect methods.
- 5Frequency of use: Cajole is more commonly used than wheedle in everyday language.
Remember this!
Cajole and wheedle are synonyms that both involve persuading or convincing someone using flattery or charm. However, the difference lies in their approach and intent. Cajoling is a gentler and more positive method that relies on compliments and promises, while wheedling can involve cunning tactics and may have a negative connotation. Additionally, cajole is more commonly used in everyday language.
