cajole
/kəˈdʒəʊl/verb
To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
Example sentence
- “Antonio cajoled Rima into dancing and she agreed.”
Featured as word of the day on October 6, 2027.
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