coax
verb (used with object)
to influence or persuade to do something by gentle urging, smooth talk, flattery, etc..
coaxer
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a word derived from
coax.
Example Sentences
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Directors of movies with kid actors have to be parent and disciplinarian, coach and coaxer to their young stars.
From Time Magazine Archive
She remembers rookie director Wright as "a great coaxer," and took acting notes from her costar, who she calls "an exquisite performer."
From Time Magazine Archive
The one guardian is a narrow-minded tyrant, the other, Winckel's brother, a merchant, a frivolous coaxer.
From Erasmus and the Age of Reformation by Johan Huizinga
The second ball was a coaxer, but Edwards let it pass.
From Frank Merriwell's Cruise by Burt L. Standish
Gulsiver was tried with a coaxer, but he let it pass.
From Frank Merriwell's Cruise by Burt L. Standish
