Cajolery
(noun)
The act of using flattery or persuasion to influence or deceive someone.
Origin:
The word "cajolery" comes from the french word "cajoler" which means to coax or flatter.
Examples:
- He used cajolery to get her to agree to his plan.
- The salesman's cajolery was so convincing that I bought the car.
- She was not swayed by his cajolery and refused to give him her money.
- The politician's cajolery was evident in his speeches.
- He tried to use cajolery to get out of trouble with his boss.