noun
- the act of persuading someone to do something by using flattery or gentle coaxing
Examples
- Despite her cajolery, he refused to lend her the money.
- The salesman’s cajolery eventually convinced them to buy the expensive car.
- She used cajolery rather than force to get her children to clean their rooms.
- His cajolery worked on everyone except his skeptical sister.
- The politician’s cajolery failed to win over the angry voters.
- Through gentle cajolery, the teacher got the shy student to participate.
- Her cajolery was so obvious that it backfired completely.