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Rarecoaxing
The correct spelling is coaxing.
How to pronounce coaxing
verb
IPA: /kəʊksɪŋ/
Say it like: Coa-xin-g
The correct spelling is coaxing. 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.”
“After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.”
Meanings
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.
noun
- 1.The act of one who coaxes.
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