cajole

Synonyms: apple polish argue into banter beguile blandish bootlick brownnose build up butter up con crowd deceive decoy delude dupe entice entrap get around get next to hand a line induce influence inveigle jolly lay it on thick lure make up to maneuver massage mislead oil play up to push rub the right way seduce snow soap soften soft-soap spread it on stroke suck up to sweeten up sweet-talk tantalize tempt urge wheedle work on work over

Antonyms: bully force repel