🗣️cajole

verb
/kəˈdʒoʊl/

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.

Example Sentences

She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.

Synonyms

persuade, coax, flatter, entice, influence

Antonyms

dissuade, discourage, repel

Collocations

cajole into, cajole someone, cajole gently, cajole with flattery

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