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

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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

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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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