Cajole – To persuade by flattery or promise (sometimes false)

(Pronounced kuh-johl)

To remember the definition of the word cajole, use the following mnemonic:

Catch her with a jewel (cajole). Flatter her and tell her that she sparkles like a jewel and promise her she can have the jewel if she goes out with you.

Examples of cajole in a sentence

I managed to cajole her out of leaving the Christmas party too early.

It's easy to cajole a small child with sweets or toys.

Why did I ever let my friends cajole me into eating meat when I'm vegetarian?