cajole
verb/kəˈdʒoʊl/
Frequency rank: #19,582 most common English word
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle coaxing
Example sentence
She tried to cajole her little brother into sharing his toys by promising to play his favorite game.
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