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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Coax \Coax\ (?; 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: 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}]
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