cajole

verb
UK: /kəˈdʒəʊl/
US: /kəˈdʒoʊl/

  1. To persuade someone to do something they might not want to do, usually by flattery or gently urging.

    1. I had to cajole him to agree.
    2. She tried to cajole her husband into buying a new car, but he refused outright.

  2. To obtain something from someone by gentle persuasion.

    1. He hoped to cajole a raise from his boss.
    2. Using flattery, she managed to cajole a free dessert from the waiter at the restaurant.

Synonyms

persuade entice coax flatter wheedle

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cajole" in English means: To persuade someone to do something they might not want to do, usually by flattery or gently urging., To obtain something from someone by gentle persuasion..

The phonetic transcription of "cajole" is /kəˈdʒəʊl/ in British English and /kəˈdʒoʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cajole": persuade, entice, coax, flatter, wheedle.

Example usage of "cajole": "I had to cajole him to agree.". More examples on the page.