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 10 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for cajoled

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

Antonyms for cajoled

  • harassed
  • intimidated
  • nagged
  • pestered
  • 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 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cajoled, such as: coaxed, deceive, delude, dupe, entice, entrap, harassed.

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