coax
//koʊks//
Verb
coaxInfinitive
coaxPresent tense
coaxedPast tense
coaxedPast participle
coaxingPresent participle
coaxesThird-person singular
1
To persuade someone gently or by flattery to do something.
She coaxed her son into eating his vegetables.
2
To obtain something from someone by persistent gentle persuasion.
She coaxed the secret out of him with her gentle questions.
3
To manipulate or adjust something carefully and patiently to achieve a desired result.
She coaxed the old engine back to life with careful adjustments.