to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole

He coaxed her to sing, but she refused.

to obtain by coaxing

We coaxed the secret from him.

to manipulate to a desired end by adroit handling or persistent effort

He coaxed the large chair through the door.

Obsolete .

to fondle.

to fool; deceive.

to use gentle persuasion.

verb

allow , not care

verb

allure , argue into , arm-twist , barter , beguile , blandish , blarney , butter up * , cajole , come on , con , decoy , entice , flatter , get , hook , importune , induce , influence , inveigle , jawbone , lure , pester , plague , press , prevail upon , rope in , soft-soap , soothe , sweet-talk , talk into , tease , tempt , urge , wangle , wheedle , work on , worm , honey , beg , charm , cog , dupe , implore , manipulate , persuade , seduce , solicit , tweedle