coaxed

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coaxed - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Coax \Coax\ (k[=o]ks; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coaxed; p. pr.
     & vb. n. Coaxing.] [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily
     imposed upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave,
     rogue.]
     To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or
     fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
  
     Syn: To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
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