cajole

• Verbe signifiant persuader quelqu'un de faire quelque chose par des supplications insistantes ou des flatteries.

A verb meaning to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

1. Persuade through flatteryB2formal

   To persuade someone to do something by using gentle urging, flattery, or promises.

   Persuader par la flatterie

   • She cajoled her friend into joining the dance class.
   • He cajoled the manager into giving him a discount.
   • The child cajoled his parents into buying him a toy.

   Synonymesblandishcoaxinveiglesweet-talkwheedle

   Antonymesbullycoerceforceintimidatethreaten