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bully vs cajole

cajole vs bully

bully is a noun but cajole is not a noun.

bully is an adjective but cajole is not an adjective.

bully and cajole both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bully Yes Yes Yes No
cajole No No Yes No
As verbs, cajole is a hypernym of bully; that is, cajole is a word with a broader meaning than bully:
  • bully: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
  • cajole: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Other hypernyms of bully include blarney, coax, inveigle, palaver, sweet-talk, wheedle.
bully (noun) cajole (noun)
a cruel and brutal fellow
a hired thug
bully (adjective) cajole (adjective)
excellent
bully (verb) cajole (verb)
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
be bossy towards
Difference between bully and cajole

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