Cajole
(verb)
- To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging, especially in a deceitful way.
- To coax or flatter with a view to deceive or persuade.
Origin:
From french cajoler, probably of imitative origin, akin to old french cailler to coax, soothe.
Examples:
- He tried to cajole her into going to the party with him.
- She cajoled him into lending her the money.
- The salesman cajoled the customer into buying the more expensive car.
- He cajoled her into giving him her phone number.
- She cajoled the dog into coming out from under the bed.