verb
- past tense of coax; persuaded someone gently or gradually to do something
Examples
- She coaxed her shy daughter to join the other children.
- He coaxed the cat out from under the bed with treats.
- The teacher coaxed better answers from her students with patience.
- They coaxed the old car to start one more time.
- She coaxed him into trying the new restaurant.
- The coach coaxed improved performance from the team.