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Rarecoaxed
The correct spelling is coaxed.
How to pronounce coaxed
verb
IPA: /kəʊkst/
Say it like: Coa-xed
The correct spelling is coaxed. To fondle, kid, pet, tease. For example: "He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer."
Usage Examples
“He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer.”
“They coaxed the rope through the pipe.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
- 2.To wheedle, persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
- 3.To carefully manipulate into a particular desired state, situation or position.
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