–v.t.
to persuade by pleasant words, flattery, or false promises; coax: »
He cajoled his friends into deciding in his favor.
–v.i.
to use cajolery: »
Where Mendès whipped men to decision by the scornful lash of his tongue, Fauré seeks to cajole (Time).
SYNONYM(S): beguile, wheedle.╂[< French cajoler]
–ca|jol´er, noun.
–ca|jol´ing|ly, adverb.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.