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cajole

1 of 1verb
/kəˈdʒoʊl/
Forms:cajoles,cajoling,cajoled,cajoled
1

to persuade someone to do something through insincere praises, promises, etc. often in a persistent manner

C2
  • She tried to cajole her friend into joining her for the weekend getaway with promises of a relaxing time.
  • Despite initial resistance, the children were easily cajoled into finishing their vegetables with the promise of dessert.
  • The manager attempted to cajole the hesitant employee into taking on a challenging project.
  • He managed to cajole his roommate into helping with the housecleaning by offering to cook their favorite meal.
  • She successfully cajoled her parents into letting her stay out later by emphasizing responsible behavior.