noun
- plural of cajolement; acts or instances of coaxing or persuading someone through flattery, charm, or gentle urging
Usage: usually plural; formal or literary
Examples
- Despite her mother's cajolements, she refused to attend the party.
- The salesman's cajolements eventually wore down the customer's resistance.
- His gentle cajolements convinced her to try the new restaurant.
- She resisted all his cajolements and stuck to her decision.
- The teacher's cajolements helped encourage the shy student to participate in class.
- Through a series of cajolements and promises, he persuaded his friend to join the team.