Definitions

1. verb

to persuade or influence someone by gentle or artful means, often by flattering or deceiving them

“She tried to cajole her friend into going to the party with her.”

2. verb (archaic)

to cheat or trick someone

“In the past, he was known to cajole his enemies by spreading false rumors about them.”

3. noun

a subtle or artful method of persuading someone

“Her cajole was too obvious, so he didn’t fall for it.”