coax
word
Definition
To gently persuade someone to do something, often by being kind, patient, or encouraging.
Usage & Nuances
'Coax' stresses gentle effort over force or authority, and is common in both casual and slightly formal contexts. Typical phrases include 'coax someone into/out of something.' It often relates to gaining cooperation from children, animals, or reluctant adults.
Spanish: persuadir suavemente - sonsacarPortuguese (BR): persuadir delicadamente - convencer com jeitinhoPortuguese (PT): persuadir suavemente - convencer com jeitoChinese (Simplified): 哄骗 - 慢慢劝说Chinese (Traditional): 哄騙 - 慢慢勸說Hindi: फुसलाना - प्यार से मनानाArabic: إقناع بلطف - استمالةBengali: পুরানো করে বলা - মিমাংসা করা - আদর করে রাজি করানোRussian: уговаривать - выманивать (уговорами)Japanese: なだめる - うまく説得するVietnamese: dỗ dành - thuyết phục nhẹ nhàngKorean: 달래다 - 구슬리다Turkish: tatlı dille ikna etmek - kandırmak (nazikçe)Urdu: منانا - بہلا پھسلا کر راضی کرناIndonesian: membujuk - merayu (dengan lembut)
Example Sentences
She tried to coax the cat out from under the bed.
basic
He managed to coax the old car to start on a cold morning.
natural
Can you coax him into eating his vegetables?
basic
The teacher coaxed the shy girl to speak in class.
basic
I had to coax my friend out of bed for our morning run.
natural
No matter how much you coax him, he won’t change his mind.
natural