What is another word for Cajoled?

Pronunciation: [kɐd͡ʒˈə͡ʊld] (IPA)

Cajoled means to persuade someone through flattery or gentle urging. There are several other words that have similar meanings to cajoled, including coaxed, enticed, wheedled, lured, tempted, or prompted. Coaxed means to gently persuade or urge someone to do something, while wheedled refers to the use of sweet talk to get someone to do what you want. Lured is a more forceful version of cajoled, involving the use of bait or other tempting incentives to get someone to comply. Other synonyms for cajoled include seduced, beguiled, enchanted, allured, and charmed, all of which suggest a subtle or captivating form of persuasion.

What are the hypernyms for Cajoled?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Cajoled

He cannot be Cajoled, bribed or intimidated; you will be safe in his hands from the machinations of every scoundrel who ever lived."
"The Crevice"
William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander
At all times Mrs. Carbhoy was easily Cajoled, and just now she was feeling so miserable and lonely since her husband had been called away on urgent business, she knew not where.
"The Son of his Father"
Ridgwell Cullum
He made love to her and Cajoled her, and was happy indeed.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine

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