Question

Choose the appropiate synonym for the given word:

Cajole

• A. Scold
• B. Intimidate
• C. Threaten
• D. Persuade
• E. Craze

Answer 1

The correct option is D Persuade

Cajole means to persuade someone to do something coaxing or flattery. To scold someone is to remonstrate with or rebuke angrily. To intimidate is to frighten someone in order to make them do what one wants. To threaten is to state one's intention to take hostile action against someone in retribution for something done or not done. To persuade someone is to convince or coax someoneto do something through reasoning or argument. Craze means an enthusiasm for a particular activity or object. Therefore, the appropriate synonym for cajole is option D, persuade. For example,

I cajoled him into doing you a favour.

I persuaded him to do you a favour.