coaxing

Etymology

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of coax

noun

  1. The act of one who coaxes.
    After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.
    Her mother was ever at her side, seeking with coaxings and evil advice to drive her to the irrevocable step. 1902, John Buchan, The Outgoing of the Tide

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