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Coaxed

Verb / kəʊkst / Another word for coaxed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'coaxed' is to persuade or gently encourage someone to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

inveigle coax wheedle blarney sweettalk palaver cajole persuaded encouraged enticed urged convinced solicited allured lured induced wooed begged tempted charmed prevailed influenced sweet-talked beguiled seduced manipulated cajoled

Example sentences

  1. 1. She coaxed her little brother to share his toys.
  2. 2. The teacher coaxed the shy student to participate in the school play.
  3. 3. The dog was coaxed out from under the table with a treat.
  4. 4. He coaxed the plant to grow by giving it plenty of sunlight and water.
  5. 5. The mother coaxed her baby to eat his vegetables by making funny faces.

Quotes

  • 1. 'You can coax the blues right out of the horn.' - Ella Fitzgerald
  • 2. 'A kind word is like a spring day.' - Russian Proverb
  • 3. 'A gentle word opens an iron gate.' - Bulgarian Proverb

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