Meaning & use

cajole

verb·Advanced

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.

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Words with an opposite meaning

forcecoerce

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