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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

coaxing

/kɔːksɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does coaxing mean?

verb

To persuade or encourage someone to do something by gentle or flattering means. To entice or lure someone into doing something.

Example

"She tried coaxing him into trying the new restaurant."

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