Coax

(20), v. t. [imp. & p. p. COAXED (kōkst); p. pr. & vb. n. COAXING.] [Cf. O. Eng. cokes, fool, a person easily imposed upon, W. coeg, empty, foolish; Lat. cocio, broker, haggler. Lat. coquus, cook and thief (Plautus), hence L. Lat. coquinus, Fr. coquin, knave, rogue.] To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to bring about by management; to wheedle; to soothe. Syn. — To wheedle; flatter; soothe; fawn.