cajole
verb (used with or without object)
to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax.
cajoles
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present tense formof cajole (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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He cajoles the new love of his life Molly to become his sidekick and go to the big city to find riches by performing a psychic act.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 1, 2022
Running around town in his tennis-coach regalia of short shorts and knee-high socks, Richard cajoles, insists, argues and refuses to take no for an answer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
Still, he cajoles her into a session, and when she comes back from her hypnosis, he seems eerily pleased.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2021
In the film, Zola, played by Paige, strikes up a friendship with a customer, Stefani, played by Keough, who cajoles her into joining her for a weekend of partying in Tampa, Florida.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2021
This nearly cajoles me into thinking I should also know what Marv needs with the money.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
