ALL meanings of coaxing
coax
C c - 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
- verb without object coaxing to use gentle persuasion. 1
- noun coaxing Present participle of coax. 1
- noun coaxing persuasion 1
- noun coaxing The act of one who coaxes. 0