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Coax

🔄 Synonyms of "Coax"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
cajoleverb	(ambitransitive) To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
palavernoun	A meeting at which there is much talk; a debate; a moot.
inveigleverb	(transitive) To convert, convince, or win over with flattery or wiles.
blarneynoun	Persuasive flattery or kind speech; smooth, wheedling talk.
wheedleverb	(ambitransitive) To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.
sweet-talkverb	(transitive, informal, idiomatic) To influence or urge by gentle caressing or flattering.
coaxial cablenoun	(electronics, telecommunications) A transmission line, consisting of a conducting wire surrounded by an insulated spacer, surrounded by a cylindrical conducting sheath; used to carry high frequency signals such as TV.
coax cablenoun	Abbreviation of coaxial cable. [(electronics, telecommunications) A transmission line, consisting of a conducting wire surrounded by an insulated spacer, surrounded by a cylindrical conducting sheath; used to carry high frequency signals such as TV.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Coax"

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Word	Definition
sweet-talkverb	(transitive, informal, idiomatic) To influence or urge by gentle caressing or flattering.
cajoleverb	(ambitransitive) To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
inveigleverb	(transitive) To convert, convince, or win over with flattery or wiles.
wheedleverb	(ambitransitive) To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.
blarneyverb	To beguile with flattery.
coax cablenoun	Abbreviation of coaxial cable. [(electronics, telecommunications) A transmission line, consisting of a conducting wire surrounded by an insulated spacer, surrounded by a cylindrical conducting sheath; used to carry high frequency signals such as TV.]
coaxial cablenoun	(electronics, telecommunications) A transmission line, consisting of a conducting wire surrounded by an insulated spacer, surrounded by a cylindrical conducting sheath; used to carry high frequency signals such as TV.
palaververb	(intransitive) To discuss with much talk.
persuadeverb	(transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
convinceverb	To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
coaxialnoun	(geometry) Having a common central axis
coquetnoun	A flirtatious female; a coquette.
fondleverb	(transitive) To touch or stroke lovingly.
caressnoun	An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
dallynoun	Several wraps of rope around the saddle horn, used to stop animals in roping.
firkytoodleverb	(obsolete) To cuddle or fondle amorously.
cop a feelverb	(intransitive, colloquial) To fondle someone in a sexual manner.
canoodlenoun	(originally US, slang) A caress, a cuddle, a hug.
twistnoun	A twisting force.
inglenoun	(obsolete or Scotland, Northern England) An open fireplace.