COAXING
7 letters
17 Scrabble points
/kəʊksɪŋ/
Definition of COAXING
verb
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To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
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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."
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To carefully manipulate into a particular desired state, situation or position.
"They coaxed the rope through the pipe."
noun
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The act of one who coaxes.
"After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it."
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
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Length
7 letters
Scrabble Score
17 points