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cajole

verb

/kəˈdʒoʊl/

Meaning

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

She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.

persuade, coax, flatter, entice, influence

dissuade, discourage, repel

cajole into, cajole someone, cajole gently, cajole with flattery

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.

Keep safe from harm or injury; shield or defend from danger, attack, or damage.

to make someone feel certain or confident about something

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

to give strength, energy, or vitality to something or someone