1. persuading someone to do something by using gentle encouragement or flattery
Usage: present participle of cajole

1. using gentle persuasion or flattery to influence someone

Examples

• She spent an hour cajoling her brother into helping with the chores.
• His cajoling tone made it hard to refuse his request.
• The salesperson was cajoling customers into buying the extended warranty.
• Despite her cajoling words, he remained stubborn about his decision.
• The teacher used cajoling rather than punishment to motivate her students.
• He had a cajoling manner that usually got him what he wanted.
• She was cajoling the cat out from under the bed with treats.