COAX

4 letters 13 Scrabble points /kəʊks/

Definition of COAX

noun

  1. A simpleton; a dupe.

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.

    "He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer."

  3. To carefully manipulate into a particular desired state, situation or position.

    "They coaxed the rope through the pipe."

Related words: ease cajole canoodle persuade wheedle caress grope touch up

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters C O A X
Length 4 letters
Scrabble Score 13 points

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