Coax
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəʊks/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Coax is a verb meaning (transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
Meaning
(transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To carefully manipulate (someone or something) into a particular desired state, situation or position.
- Clipping of coaxial cable.
- Clipping of coaxial.
- (obsolete) To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
- (obsolete) A simpleton; a dupe.
Example Sentences
They coaxed the rope through the pipe.
He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer.
I've finally coaxed the sticky drawers open.
Go, you're a brainless Coax, a Toy, a Fop, I'll go no farther than your Name, Sir Gregory
Word Forms
- coaxes
- coaxing
- coaxed
Synonyms for coax
Depending on context, synonyms include blandander, blandish, cajole, fast-talk, canoodle, carny.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sweet-talk, cajole, inveigle, wheedle, blarney, palaver.
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