cajoled

The word “cajoled” has 2 syllables: ca-joled

It's pronounced as /kəˈdʒoʊld/

What is synonym and antonym for cajoled?

In the thesaurus, “cajoled” has 29 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cajoled along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cajoled

adulated
begged
beguiled
beseeched
besought
blandished
blarneyed
buttered up
charmed
coaxed
cozened
enticed
finagled
flattered
importuned
juggled
lured
massaged
overpraised
palavered
seduced
soft-soaped
sweet-talked
tempted
urged
wangled
wheedled
wiled
wooed

Antonyms for cajoled

browbeat
bugged
bulldozed
bullied
coerced
compelled
constrained
cowed
demanded
forced
harassed
intimidated
made
nagged
obliged
pestered
required
teased

Meanings of cajoled

verb
1. To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.

Example Sentences

She cajoled her friends into joining her on the spontaneous road trip.
Despite his reluctance, he eventually succumbed to her cajoled persuasion.
The children were easily cajoled into finishing their vegetables with the promise of dessert.
The manager cajoled her employees into working overtime to meet the project deadline.
He cajoled his parents into buying him the latest video game by promising to improve his grades.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cajoled, such as: adulated, begged, beguiled, beseeched, besought, blandished, blarneyed.

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