cajoling (Meaning)

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cajoling (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Cajole

The salesperson, sensing the customer's hesitation, resorted to **cajoling** them with promises of discounts and freebies.
The child, exhausted after a long day, used all their charm to **cajole** their parents into reading them one more story.
The politician's **cajoling** tone, full of empty promises, failed to resonate with the disillusioned voters.
Unable to outright bribe the official, they attempted to influence him through subtle **cajoling** and flattery.
He wasn't easily swayed by **cajoling**, preferring a more direct and transparent approach in business dealings.
The siblings, both masters of **cajoling**, constantly tried to manipulate each other to get their way.
Despite her best efforts, she couldn't **cajole** the stubborn cat into coming inside from the cold.
The detective, skilled in the art of interrogation, employed a mix of **cajoling** and firm questioning to get a confession from the suspect.
The coach, instead of **cajoling** the team with empty motivational speeches, focused on providing them with constructive feedback.
While **cajoling** can be a useful tool for persuasion, it's important to remember that genuine communication and respect ultimately foster stronger relationships and better outcomes.

of Cajole

coaxing, wooing, sweet-talking,wheedling, luring, seducing, overpraising, juggling, soft-soaping, enticing

bugging, bugging, intimidating,harassing, pestering, teasing, teasing, nagging, nagging, intimidating

The salesperson, sensing the customer's hesitation, resorted to **cajoling** them with promises of discounts and freebies.

The child, exhausted after a long day, used all their charm to **cajole** their parents into reading them one more story.

The politician's **cajoling** tone, full of empty promises, failed to resonate with the disillusioned voters.

Unable to outright bribe the official, they attempted to influence him through subtle **cajoling** and flattery.