cajole

The word “cajole” has 2 syllables: ca-jole.

It's pronounced as /kəˈdʒoʊl/.


What is synonym and antonym for cajole?

In the thesaurus, “cajole” has 10 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for cajole

  • coax
  • deceive
  • delude
  • dupe
  • entice
  • entrap
  • seduce
  • tantalize
  • tempt
  • wheedle

Antonyms for cajole

  • bug
  • harass
  • intimidate
  • pester
  • tease

Meanings of cajole

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

Example Sentences

  • She tried to cajole her brother into helping her with the chores.
  • The salesman attempted to cajole customers into buying the more expensive product.
  • Despite his best efforts to cajole her, she remained steadfast in her decision.
  • The politician sought to cajole support from undecided voters with promises of reform.
  • The teacher knew how to cajole her students into participating actively in class discussions.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cajole, such as: bug, coax, deceive, delude, dupe, entice, entrap.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

cajolement

  • blandishment
  • cajolery
  • coaxing
  • conversion
  • convincing
  • entreaty
  • exhortation
  • inducement
  • inducing
  • persuading
  • seduction
  • suasion
  • wheedling

made much of

  • accentuate
  • acclaim
  • admire
  • advocate
  • affirm
  • applaud
  • appreciate
  • assert
  • beseech
  • cajole
  • celebrate
  • cite
  • commend
  • compliment
  • congratulate
  • emphasized
  • endorse
  • eulogize
  • exalt
  • extol
  • fawn
  • featured
  • glorify
  • hail
  • highlight
  • highlighted
  • honor
  • indicate
  • laud
  • maintain
  • point out
  • praise
  • proclaim
  • recommend
  • reiterate
  • repeat
  • stressed
  • tout
  • underline
  • underscore

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