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coax (someone or something) to (do something) coax (someone or something) to (do something)To convince or persuade a person or animal to do something. Come on, see if you can coax her to dance for us—I hear she's a trained ballroom dancer. Good luck coaxing the cat to give up her favorite seat in the house.See also: coaxcoax someone to do somethingto urge someone to do something. The kids coaxed her to let them go swimming. Can I coax you to try some of this pie?See also: coax |