Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.
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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