Word of the day - Coax

Coax [pron.: koaks]

(verb)

1. persuade/manipulate someone carefully and slowly into doing something

synonyms: tempt, lure, persuade…

2. obtain something from someone by gradual or gentle persuasion

3. arrange something carefully into a particular shape or position

Eg.: The manager coaxed the employees into working overtime.

Eg.: My father was unable to coax out of me where I had been last night.

Eg.: Her hair was coaxed into pretty ringlets by the hair-stylist.

Eg.: The police were coaxing the people to talk more about the victim.