Definition
cajolement
noun
- the act of persuading someone to do something by flattery, charm, or gentle pressure; coaxing.
Usage: uncountable; formal or literary
Examples
- Through cajolement and flattery, she convinced him to attend the party.
- The child's cajolement finally wore down his parents' resistance to buying a puppy.
- He used cajolement rather than threats to get the information he needed.
- Her gentle cajolement was far more effective than any demand could have been.
- The salesman's cajolement tactics were transparent but surprisingly effective.