Meaning & use
cajole
To persuade someone to do something by using flattery or gentle, persistent coaxing.
See it in a sentence
She cajoled her little brother into sharing his dessert by promising to help with homework.
No matter how much they cajoled him, he refused to change his vote.
A note on using this word
Cajole implies charm or flattery rather than pressure, and is often followed by 'into' plus a gerund.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
forcecoerce
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