Coaxed: meaning, definitions and examples

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coaxed

 

[ koʊkst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

persuading gently

To coax means to persuade someone to do something through gentle and persistent efforts. It often involves using encouragement, flattery, or subtle manipulation to achieve compliance.

Synonyms

entice, persuade, urging

Examples of usage

  • She coaxed the cat out from under the bed.
  • He coaxed the truth out of her with kind words.
  • The teacher coaxed the students to participate in the project.
  • They coaxed him into trying the new dish at the restaurant.

Translations

Translations of the word "coaxed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 persuadido

🇮🇳 मनाना

🇩🇪 überredet

🇮🇩 membujuk

🇺🇦 вмовлений

🇵🇱 namówiony

🇯🇵 誘導された

🇫🇷 amené

🇪🇸 convencido

🇹🇷 ikna edilmiş

🇰🇷 유도된

🇸🇦 مُقنِع

🇨🇿 přesvědčený

🇸🇰 presvedčený

🇨🇳 劝诱的

🇸🇮 prepričan

🇮🇸 frestur

🇰🇿 жүйелденген

🇬🇪 დარწმუნებული

🇦🇿 inandırılmış

🇲🇽 convencido

Etymology

The word 'coax' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the verb 'coax' which originally meant to 'cajole or persuade' from the obsolete term 'coaxen,' likely formed by combining 'co-' and 'axen,' where 'axen' is derived from a Middle English term meaning to 'charm' or 'acquire.' The playful or soft nature of persuasion associated with 'coax' suggests an interaction characterized by gentleness and kindness, reflecting deeper social functions. Its usage has continued to evolve, maintaining connotations of coaxing that imply tenderness and a personal touch in communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,409, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.