Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Coax \Coax\ (?; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Coaxed}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Coaxing}.] [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily imposed
upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave, rogue.]
To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or
fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
Syn: To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
Source : WordNet®
coaxing
adj : pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing
and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and
ingratiatory and a little too agreeable" [syn: {ingratiatory}]
coaxing
n : flattery designed to gain favor [syn: {blarney}, {soft soap},
{sweet talk}]