Cajole

usgb/kəˈdʒəʊl/
verb

To persuade someone to do something by using kind words or flattery.

She tried to cajole her dad into letting her borrow the car.
Visual representation of "cajole" - To persuade someone to do something by using kind words or flattery.

Often appears as...

  • cajole someone into
  • cajole someone out of
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Often Positive

Using 'cajole' suggests a friendly, gentle method of persuasion, unlike 'manipulate' which is more negative.

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Her gentle smile could cajole anyone into helping her.
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Non-Forceful

'Cajole' implies persuasion without force or intimidation, but through pleasant means.

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He managed to cajole his sceptical friends into trying the new café.
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Subtly Persistent

'Cajole' entails a level of persistence; the speaker often has to sweet-talk persistently to convince.

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She would cajole her grandpa for stories every evening without fail.
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