Meaning of the word coaxing in English
What does coaxing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
coaxing
US /ˈkoʊk.sɪŋ/
UK /ˈkəʊk.sɪŋ/
Noun
the action of gently and persistently persuading someone to do something
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After much coaxing, she finally agreed to sing.
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His gentle coaxing helped the shy child speak.
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Verb
gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something
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He spent hours coaxing the cat out from under the bed.
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She tried coaxing him into joining the team.
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