word
Coaxing
KOH-ksihng
/ˈkoʊksɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
coaxing
Dictionary meaning
Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade.
Examples
- The teacher had a coaxing and obsequious voice.
- Your coaxing is not getting you anywhere.
Synonyms: ingratiatory
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