Meaning of the word coaxing in English

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coaxing

US /ˈkoʊk.sɪŋ/
UK /ˈkoʊk.sɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the action of gently and persistently persuading someone to do something

Example:
After much coaxing, she finally agreed to sing.
His gentle coaxing helped the shy child speak.

Verb

1.

gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something

Example:
He spent hours coaxing the cat out from under the bed.
She tried coaxing him into joining the team.
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