cajole kuh-JOHL verb WS #7
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verb
to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery; to wheedle or coax
- The salesman cajoled potential customers with promises of exclusive deals.
- Parents sometimes have to cajole their children into eating vegetables.
- He cajoled his way into getting a better seat at the concert.
- She tried to cajole her friend into going to the party.
- The diplomat cajoled the opposing parties into reaching a compromise.