cajole Antonyms
Meaning of cajole
cajole (v)
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
cajole (v. i.)
To deceive with flattery or fair words; to wheedle.
cajole Sentence Examples
- The salesperson **cajoled** the hesitant customer into buying an extended warranty.
- The child **cajoled** their parent with promises of good behavior to get a new toy.
- Despite her best efforts, she couldn't **cajole** him into revealing his secret plans.
- The politician **cajoled** the audience with empty promises and eloquent speeches.
- He wasn't interested in being **cajoled** or manipulated into making a decision.
- The siblings **cajoled** each other into finishing their chores before playing outside.
- The exhausted dog couldn't be **cajoled** into another walk, preferring to stay curled up by the fire.
- She used her charm and wit to **cajole** valuable information from the tight-lipped witness.
- The manager, known for his sternness, surprised everyone when he tried to **cajole** the employee back after their resignation.
- As the train departed, they exchanged goodbyes, knowing they would have to **cajole** their boss for an explanation of their tardiness.
FAQs About the word cajole
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flatteringTo deceive with flattery or fair words; to wheedle.
coax,wheedle, lure, entice, beg, sweet-talk, seduce, woo, urge, palaver
pester, pester, bug, harass,harass, intimidate, tease, intimidate, tease, bug
The salesperson **cajoled** the hesitant customer into buying an extended warranty.
The child **cajoled** their parent with promises of good behavior to get a new toy.
Despite her best efforts, she couldn't **cajole** him into revealing his secret plans.
The politician **cajoled** the audience with empty promises and eloquent speeches.
