cajole

/kəˈdʒəʊl/verb

To coax an unwilling person into doing something, often with flattery or promises.

Example sentence

“She cajoled her brother into helping her move by promising him pizza.”

The pattern is "cajole someone into doing something". Gentler than pressure: cajoling works by charm, flattery, and persistence.

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