COAXING
coaxing, ingratiatory
(adjective) pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; “a coaxing and obsequious voice”; “her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable”
blarney, coaxing, soft soap, sweet talk
(noun) flattery designed to gain favor
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
coaxing
present participle of coax
Noun
coaxing (plural coaxings)
The act of one who coaxes.
After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.
Source: Wiktionary
COAX
Coax (; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coaxed; p. pr. & vb. n. Coaxing.] Etym: [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily imposed upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave, rogue.]
Definition: To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
Syn.
– To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
Coax, n.
Definition: A simpleton; a dupe. [Obs.] Beau & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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