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verb (used with object)
1.
to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole: He coaxed her to sing, but she refused.
2.
to obtain by coaxing: We coaxed the secret from him.
3.
to manipulate to a desired end by adroit handling or persistent effort: He coaxed the large chair through the door.
4.
Obsolete.
a.
to fondle.
b.
to fool; deceive.
verb (used without object)
5.
to use gentle persuasion.
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Coaxer
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coax
1580s, originally in slang phrase to make a coax of, from earlier noun coax, cox, cokes "a fool, ninny, simpleton;" modern spelling is 1706. Origin obscure, perhaps related to cock.
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