cajole
/kəˈdʒəʊl/verb
To coax an unwilling person into doing something, often with flattery or promises.
Example sentences
- “She cajoled her brother into helping her move by promising him pizza.”
- “The kids cajoled their dad into letting them stay up for the late movie.”
The pattern is "cajole someone into doing something". Gentler than pressure: cajoling works by charm, flattery, and persistence.