coaxing
[kəʊksɪŋ]
Coaxing is when someone gently persuades or influences another person to do something they might not want to do.
When we say "coaxing" we often think of it as a friendly and gentle way of getting someone to do something, like trying to get a child to eat their vegetables or convincing a partner to try a new restaurant. It's a bit like teasing in the sense that you're making it sound appealing, but not too pushy. Think about a parent who wants their kid to take a nap and starts telling them how cozy and sleepy they look - that's coaxing.
How common is "coaxing"?
Word coaxing is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
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noun
The act of one who coaxes.
Example: After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.
Real examples of "coaxing" in context
