cajole (Meaning)

Wordnet

cajole (v)

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

Webster

To deceive with flattery or fair words; to wheedle.

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.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flatteringTo deceive with flattery or fair words; to wheedle.

coax, woo,wheedle, seduce, beg, urge, sweet-talk, lure, entice, charm

intimidate,harass, tease, pester, bug, tease, harass, bug, pester, intimidate

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.