lactō — meaning in English

English meaning

• cajole verb To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
• wheedle verb To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.

Senses

lactō is used for these senses in English:

• wheedle (ambitransitive) To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.

wheedle — full definition

1. verb To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.
2. verb To obtain by flattery, guile, or trickery.

Related Latin words