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A simpleton; a dupe.

To fondle, kid, pet, tease.

To wheedle, persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.

Example: He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer.

To carefully manipulate into a particular desired state, situation or position.

Example: They coaxed the rope through the pipe.

Short for coaxial cable.

Having a common central axis