coaxing

• Décrit un ton de voix ou une action doux, persuasif ou flatteur, visant à convaincre quelqu'un de faire quelque chose.

Describes a gentle, persuasive, or flattering manner of speech or action intended to convince someone to do something.

1. Persuasive or gentleB2informal

   Using gentle persuasion or flattery to get someone to do something.

   persuasif et doux

   • She gave him a coaxing smile to get him to agree.
   • His coaxing tone made it hard to refuse.
   • The child used a coaxing voice to ask for a treat.

   Synonymesflatteringingratiatingpersuasivewheedling

   Antonymesabruptbluntbrusquecoercivedirectforceful

• Nom désignant l'action de persuader doucement ou d'influencer quelqu'un, souvent par des flatteries ou des paroles aimables, afin d'obtenir sa faveur ou le résultat souhaité.

A noun referring to the act of persuading or influencing someone gently, often through flattery or kind words, to gain favor or achieve a desired outcome.

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1. Persuasion through flatteryB2informal

   The act of gently persuading someone by using flattery or kind words to get them to do something.

   Persuasion par la flatterie

   • She used coaxing to convince her son to eat his vegetables.
   • His coaxing finally got her to agree to the plan.
   • A little coaxing from the team made him change his mind.

   Synonymesblandishmentcajoleryflatterypersuasionsoft-soapsweet-talkwheedling

   Antonymesbullyingcoercionforceintimidationthreat

• Verbe désignant l'action de convaincre ou d'encourager doucement quelqu'un à faire quelque chose, souvent par la flatterie ou des efforts patients.

A verb used to indicate the act of persuading or gently encouraging someone to do something, often through flattery or patient effort.

1. Persuade gentlyB2formal

   To persuade someone to do something by using gentle, patient, and kind words or actions.

   amener doucement

   • She coaxed the shy child into singing a song.
   • He coaxed his friend into joining the club.
   • The mother coaxed her baby to eat the vegetables.

   Synonymescajoleconvinceenticeinveiglepersuadesweet-talktalk intourgewheedle

   Antonymesbullycoercecompelforcepressurepush

2. Obtain by flatteryB2formal

   To get something from someone by using flattery or gentle persuasion.

   Obtenir par flatterie

   • He coaxed a promise out of his sister.
   • She coaxed the secret from her friend.
   • They coaxed a donation from the wealthy businessman.

   Synonymesblarneycajoleinveiglesoft-soapsweet-talkwheedle

3. Manipulate carefullyC1formal

   To make something work or function by careful, gentle handling.

   manipuler avec précaution

   • The mechanic coaxed the old engine back to life.
   • She coaxed the stubborn lock open with a pin.
   • He coaxed the fire to burn brighter by adding kindling.

   Synonymeseasefinagleguidemaneuvermanipulatenudgewanglework

   Antonymesbullycompeldriveforce