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coaxed

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. 1.To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
  2. 2.To wheedle, persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
  3. 3.To carefully manipulate into a particular desired state, situation or position.

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