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- [kohks]
- /koʊks/
- /kəʊks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kohks]
- /koʊks/
Definitions of coaxing word
- noun coaxing the act of persuading by tenderness, flattery, pleading, etc 3
- adjective coaxing serving to persuade or manipulate 3
- verb with object coaxing to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole: He coaxed her to sing, but she refused. 1
- verb with object coaxing to obtain by coaxing: We coaxed the secret from him. 1
- verb with object coaxing to manipulate to a desired end by adroit handling or persistent effort: He coaxed the large chair through the door. 1
- verb with object coaxing Obsolete. to fondle. to fool; deceive. 1
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Origin of coaxing
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; v. use of cokes fool (now obsolete), perhaps variant of coxcomb
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Parts of speech for Coaxing
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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exclamation
coaxing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
coaxing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coaxing
noun coaxing
- mousetrap — a trap for mice, especially one consisting of a rectangular wooden base on which a metal spring is mounted.
- overpraise — to praise excessively or unduly.
- cajolery — persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.
- persuasion — the act of persuading or seeking to persuade.
- temptation — the act of tempting; enticement or allurement.
adjective coaxing
- oily — smeared or covered with oil; greasy: an oily road surface.
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