CEFR B1

coaxing

verb

Meaning

Persuading someone to do something by using patience and kindness, or by gently and persistently encouraging them.

Examples

She tried coaxing the shy cat out from under the bed.
He was coaxing the information out of the reluctant witness.

Synonyms: persuade, entice, wheedle, cajole

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coaxing (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/

Definition

Persuading someone to do something by using patience and kindness, or by gently and persistently encouraging them.

Examples

She tried coaxing the shy cat out from under the bed.
He was coaxing the information out of the reluctant witness.
The coach spent hours coaxing the team to improve their performance.

How to Use coaxing

coax into (prepositional phrase): To persuade someone to do something they are reluctant to do. — "He was coaxed into signing the contract."
coax out of (prepositional phrase): To obtain something (like information or cooperation) from someone with difficulty and persistence. — "The detective tried to coax a confession out of the suspect."

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