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Another word for coax

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Verb

  1. To persuade or try to persuade by gentle persistent urging or flattery

    See also:

    persuasion

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Another word for coax

Verb
  1. See also:

    urge

    tempt

    influence

Synonym Study

  • Wheedle implies even more strongly the use of subtle flattery or craftily artful behavior in gaining one's ends
  • Cajole suggests the use of flattery or other blandishments
  • Coax suggests repeated attempts to persuade someone to do something and implies the use of soothing words, an ingratiating manner, etc.
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Sentence Examples

  • I couldn't coax her or compromise with her.

  • Alex concocted this ridiculous trip to coax Katie to come back to Houston.

  • He believed that the Union could be saved without a war, and that a policy of delay would prevent the secession of the border states, which in turn would gradually coax their more southern neighbours back into their proper relations with the Federal government.

  • Indeed, I am often obliged to coax her to leave an example or a composition.

  • Spherical wand: This wand may resemble a mini medieval torture device, but the round shape actually helps coax short lashes up and out, from corner to corner, which creates a wide eyed, lengthened look.

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