cajole
verb (used with or without object)
to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax.
cajoled
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past participleof cajole.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof cajole.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
cajoleverb (used with or without object)to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax.
Example Sentences
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They coaxed, cajoled, begged and beseeched for support to bring the tournament to North America.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
No one should be cajoled into paying for a property that they never use and no longer wish to own.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026
The president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner helped move the deal to conclusion while Mr. Trump cajoled, twisted arms and, when necessary, sweet-talked friends and foes alike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
"Maybe it's the failure of Oslo that gave rise to the rather unconventional approach that Trump has taken, where he has short-circuited any sort of process and simply pressured and cajoled," Yacoubian said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2025
“You can’t let them treat us like this!” she cajoled her peers.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
