Coaxed

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Coax \Coax\ (k[=o]ks; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Coaxed}; p. pr.
     & vb. n. {Coaxing}.] [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily
     imposed upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave,
     rogue.]
     To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or
     fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.


  
     Syn: To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
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