coaxing
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Definitions
noun
The act of one who coaxes.
After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.
Her mother was ever at her side, seeking with coaxings and evil advice to drive her to the irrevocable step.
adj
That coaxes.
“Poor little thing!” said Alice, in a coaxing tone, and she tried hard to whistle to it;
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Synonyms
noun — flattery designed to gain favor
adjective — pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
- ingratiatory
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
4After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.
WiktionaryHer mother was ever at her side, seeking with coaxings and evil advice to drive her to the irrevocable step.
Wiktionary“Poor little thing!” said Alice, in a coaxing tone, and she tried hard to whistle to it;
WiktionaryNo coaxing could induce them to advance, and the application of the whip only seemed to exasperate their obstinacy.
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