HyperDic: coaxing

English > 2 senses of the word coaxing:
ADJECTIVEallcoaxing, ingratiatorypleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
NOUNcommunicationcoaxing, blarney, soft soap, sweet talkflattery designed to gain favor / favor / favor
coaxing > pronunciation
Soundskow'ksihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > coaxing: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningpleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade.
Example"a coaxing and obsequious voice"
Synonymingratiatory
BroaderpersuasiveIntended or having the power to induce action or belief
Spanishpersuasivo
English > coaxing: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaningflattery designed to gain favor / favor / favor.
Synonymsblarney, soft soap, sweet talk
Broaderflatteryexcessive or insincere praise
Spanishcamelo, candonga, carocas, enlabio, pamema
Catalanensabonada, facúndia, raspallada
Verbscoaxinfluence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

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