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- [1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
coaxing \coax"ing\ adj.
1. p. pr. of coax; as, the boys' coaxing voices.
wordnet 1.5
2. pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; as, bending
in coaxing postures over the guns.
syn: ingratiatory.
wordnet 1.5
see also:
coax
- [2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
coax \coax\ k=oks; 110, v. t. imp. p. p. coaxed; p. pr.
vb. n. coaxing. cf. oe. cokes fool, a person easily
imposed upon, w. coeg empty, foolish; f. coquin knave,
rogue.
to persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or
fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
syn: to wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
1913 webster
see also:
coaxed coaxing
- [3] : WordNet (r) 2.0
coaxing
adj : pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing
and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and
ingratiatory and a little too agreeable" syn: ingratiatory
n : flattery designed to gain favor syn: blarney, soft soap,
sweet talk
see also:
ingratiatory blarney soft soap sweet talk
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