
Cajole
Often Positive
Using 'cajole' suggests a friendly, gentle method of persuasion, unlike 'manipulate' which is more negative.
Her gentle smile could cajole anyone into helping her.
Non-Forceful
'Cajole' implies persuasion without force or intimidation, but through pleasant means.
He managed to cajole his sceptical friends into trying the new café.
Subtly Persistent
'Cajole' entails a level of persistence; the speaker often has to sweet-talk persistently to convince.
She would cajole her grandpa for stories every evening without fail.
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