cajoling

/K AH0 JH OW1 L IH0 NG/

verb

1
To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
syn:butter up coax entice inveigle sweet-talk wheedle

Synonyms

butter up coax entice inveigle sweet-talk wheedle

noun

1
The act of one who cajoles
“Threats and cajolings failed to convince her.”

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