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coax

/kɔks/ verb · British & US
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What does coax mean?

verb

to persuade or encourage someone to do something by gentle pressure or flattery, or to draw or pull something through a narrow opening by twisting or turning it.

Example

"She tried to coax him into trying the new restaurant."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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