cajoling
The word “cajoling” has 3 syllables: ca-jol-ing.
It's pronounced as /kəˈdʒoʊlɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for cajoling?
In the thesaurus, “cajoling” has 3 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for cajoling along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for cajoling
- bland
- coaxing
- slick
Antonyms for cajoling
- bugging
- harassing
- intimidating
- nagging
- pestering
- teasing
Meanings of cajoling
- verb
- To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
- noun
- The act of one who cajoles.
Example Sentences
- With her sweet smile and gentle tone, she's skilled at cajoling people to see things her way.
- The children were experts at cajoling their parents into buying them treats at the store.
- Despite his initial reluctance, he found himself cajoling his colleagues to join him for a celebratory dinner.
- The politician was caught on tape cajoling donors for larger contributions to the campaign.
- The teacher resorted to cajoling her students to complete their assignments on time.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cajoling, such as: bland, bugging, coaxing, harassing, intimidating, nagging, pestering.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.