1. plural of cajole; people who persuade or coax someone to do something through flattery or gentle pressure
Usage: countable noun; typically used in formal or literary contexts

Examples

• The cajolers at the car dealership tried to convince us to upgrade to a more expensive model.
• She was surrounded by cajolers who wanted her to change her mind about the decision.
• The cajolers used charm and flattery to get what they wanted from the committee.
• Despite the cajolers' best efforts, he refused to participate in the scheme.
• The cajolers managed to persuade the reluctant investor to fund the project.