Cajoles [verb]
Definition of Cajoles:
attempt to coax; flatter
Synonyms of Cajoles:
● Wheedle
● Entice
● Seduce
● Tantalize
● Dupe
● Deceive
● Tempt
● Entrap
● Delude
● Crowd
● Urge
● Influence
● Soften
● Beguile
● Decoy
● Snow
● Jolly
● Blandish
● Soap
● Maneuver
● Lure
● Oil
● Banter
● Induce
● Sweet-talk
● Inveigle
● Stroke
● Mislead
● Bootlick
● Push
● Massage
● Con
● Brownnose
● Build up
● Butter up
● Soft-soap
● Apple polish
● Argue into
● Get around
● Get next to
● Hand a line
● Lay it on thick
● Make up to
● Play up to
● Rub the right way
● Spread it on
● Suck up to
● Sweeten up
● Work on
● Work over
Opposite/Antonyms of Cajoles:
● Repel
● Force
● Discourage
● Disenchant
● Turn off
● Repulse
● Bully
● Disgust
● Dissuade
Sentence/Example of Cajoles:
Changing his tactics he tried to cajole him and offered him money, but with similar want of success.
"He thinks to cajole me," whispered the fell demon Distrust, and her heart changed to steel.
In vain they tried to bulldoze and cajole, to push and to pull, to plead with and to denounce the obstinate Nancy Jane.
Ever there were his insidious wiles to compromise, cajole, trick and betray them.
They were in little humor to cajole the swarthy, sarcastic, and unsociable Spaniard.
Singly, I might cajole or defy them; but united, united—and with the discontent and treachery of that villain Saint Paul!
In order to cajole the administration, he begins to frequent the church, and to pay visits to the city authorities.
But anon he will cajole you with pretty ways into forgetfulness and forgiveness of his crimes.
True she is in the highest degree to Family and State, is saving both; but she does dissemble, does cajole the suitors.
His manner of doing this I can never forgive, for it was a lover's manner, and as such intended to deceive and cajole me.