HyperDic: coaxing

English > 2 senses of the word *coaxing*:
ADJECTIVE	all	coaxing, ingratiatory	pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
NOUN	communication	coaxing, blarney, soft soap, sweet talk	flattery designed to gain favor / favor / favor

coaxing > pronunciation
Sounds	kow'ksihng
Rhymes	abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...

English > *coaxing*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade.
Example	"a coaxing and obsequious voice"
Synonym	ingratiatory
Broader	persuasive	Intended or having the power to induce action or belief
Spanish	persuasivo

English > *coaxing*: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning	flattery designed to gain favor / favor / favor.
Synonyms	blarney, soft soap, sweet talk
Broader	flattery	excessive or insincere praise
Spanish	camelo, candonga, carocas, enlabio, pamema
Catalan	ensabonada, facúndia, raspallada
Verbs	coax	influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering