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cajole v

Cajole means to coax by flattery or gentle pressure. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of cajole

  • to coax by flattery or gentle pressure

Usage examples of cajole

Maya tried to cajole her brother into helping by praising his strength and saying the boxes were too heavy for anyone else.

The recruiter cajoled hesitant students with compliments and gentle reminders about the program’s benefits.

He finally cajoled the shy dog out from under the bed by speaking softly and offering treats.

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