coaxing
Pronunciation:
/kəʊksɪŋ/verb
Definitions
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.
noun
Definitions
The act of one who coaxes.
Example: After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.