Meaning: To persuade someone through flattery or deception
Hindi: फुसलाना
Synonyms: coax, persuade, wheedle, charm
Antonyms: coerce, discourage, force
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1
cajole in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Cajole
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Bully
Correct Answer: Option 2 — "Bully"
"Cajole" = to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing, flattery, or gentle pressure; to wheedle; to sweet-talk; to win over through soft and gentle means.
"Bully" = to use superior strength, authority, or influence to intimidate someone; to coerce through threats, aggression, or fear; to force through pressure and dominance. ✓
Cajole (persuade gently through flattery/coaxing — soft approach) ↔ Bully (coerce through intimidation/threats — harsh approach) ✓
Both involve getting someone to do something, but through opposite methods:
• Cajole = kindness, sweetness, flattery ↔ Bully = force, fear, intimidation ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option
Examples
- “She tried to cajole her brother into lending her money.”
cajole – questions
What is the meaning of cajole in Hindi?
cajole means “फुसलाना” in Hindi. In English: To persuade someone through flattery or deception
What are the synonyms of cajole?
Synonyms of cajole: coax, persuade, wheedle, charm.
What is the opposite of cajole?
Antonyms of cajole: coerce, discourage, force.
Has cajole been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – cajole has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1.