Cajole
To persuade someone to do something by flattering them or coaxing, often with an air of insincerity.
verbCajole
To persuade someone to do something by flattering them or coaxing, often with an air of insincerity.
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Imagine This
Joe, a famous magician, visually deceives his audience by making the lion disappear from his cage, but in reality it is hidden under the cage.
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Sounds Like
Cage_Joe
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Looks Like
cage joe
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Remember This
Cajole often involves flattery or social pressure rather than force, and implies a degree of manipulation or insincerity.
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Other Forms
cajolerynoun
cajolernoun
cajolinglyadverb
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Connect With
coax, wheedle, persuade, flatter, entice
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Note
Use cajole when the persuasion relies on flattering talk or gentle urging, not outright coercion. Do not confuse with coaxing in neutral contexts; cajole carries a more pushy or sly connotation.