verb
- past tense of cajole; persuaded someone to do something by coaxing or flattery
Examples
- She cajoled her brother into lending her his car.
- The salesman cajoled the customer into buying the extended warranty.
- He cajoled his way into the exclusive party.
- The children cajoled their parents into staying up late.
- She cajoled him with compliments until he agreed to help.
- The politician cajoled voters with promises of lower taxes.