cajoling
verb (present participle)UK /kəˈdʒəʊlɪŋ/
US /kəˈdʒoʊlɪŋ/
Gently trying to get someone to do something by being nice and sweet.
She kept cajoling her little brother until he finally shared his toys.
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2. The act of persuading someone gently with kind words.
His cajoling finally got the dog to come inside.
3. Trying to change someone's mind by being charming rather than forceful.
Through patient cajoling, the teacher got the shy student to read aloud.
4. Soft, flattering talk used to win someone over.
No amount of cajoling could make her change her mind.