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COAXING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word coaxing. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word coaxing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for COAXING

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alluring
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

enticing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

persuasive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• intended or having the power to induce action or belief

wheedling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery

cajoling
verbv
verb

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

cajole
verbv
verb

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

wheedle
verbv
verb

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

blarney
nounn
noun

• flattery designed to gain favor

verb

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

canoodle
verb

• fondle or pet affectionately

caress
verbv
noun

• a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

verb

• touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

ease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

• freedom from constraint or embarrassment

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

verb

• move gently or carefully

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

• make easier

• lessen the intensity of or calm

inveigle
verbv
verb

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

palaver
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flattery intended to persuade

• loud and confused and empty talk

verb

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

• have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds

persuade
verbv
verb

• win approval or support for

• cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm

sweet-talk
verbv
verb

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

coax cable
nounn
noun

• a transmission line for high-frequency signals

coaxial cable
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a transmission line for high-frequency signals

touch up
verbv
verb

• alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance

Best Hypernyms For COAXING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for coaxing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
cable inducement influence line persuade persuasion prompting suasion urge
Phrases (1)
transmission line

Alternatives for ALLURING

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