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cajole Antonyms

Opposite of cajole

Pinning down the opposite of cajole requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To persuade someone to do something through sustained coaxing, flattery, or gentle promises.

Usage Example

"He managed to coerce his reluctant colleague into presenting the quarterly report to the board."

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coerce
Strong
bully
intimidate
browbeat
force
dissuade
deter

Similar words to cajole

Words similar to cajole shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

coax
wheedle
inveigle
sweet-talk
beguile
talk into
butter up
flatter
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• Nearby Words

caginess
cahoots
cain
cajole
cake
cakewalk
cakey

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cajole. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cajole
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