Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cajolement
noun
/kəˈdʒoʊl.mənt/
Definition
The act of persuading someone to do something through flattery or gentle urging.
Examples
- She used cajolement to persuade her boss to approve her project.
- His constant cajolement finally wore her down, and she agreed to join him.
- It seemed that only cajolement could convince him to attend the event.
Meaning
Cajolement refers to a method of convincing someone to agree to something through charm or soft words, rather than through coercion.
Synonyms
- Flattery
- Coaxing
- Wheedling
- Persuasion
