cajole
Translation
cajole, coax, wheedle
Examples
He cajoled her into signing the document.
He cajoled her into signing the document.
She tried to cajole a raise from her boss.
She tried to cajole a raise from her boss.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((into -ing)) to persuade (sb.) to do (sth.) by coaxing or flattery He cajoled her into signing the document.
((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to get (sth.) from (sb.) by coaxing or flattery She tried to cajole a raise from her boss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coax, persuade, wheedle; Antonyms: force, compel
Etymology
From French 'cajoler', possibly from 'cageoler', 'to chatter like a bird in a cage'.
Memory Tips
Imagine trying to get someone into a 'cage' with 'jolly' words and flattery.