泣き脅し
Meanings
1
persuasion by tears; sob story; using tears to get one's way
Colloquial term for manipulating someone by crying or telling a sad story. Often implies a deliberate, somewhat underhanded tactic. Compare 泣き落とし, which is more common.
See also: 泣き落とし
I gave in to her sob story and ended up lending her money.
Stop trying to get your way with tears and let's talk properly.