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coax Synonyms
Another word for coax
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• verb (Context 1)
To gently and persistently persuade someone to do something through flattery, patience, or kind words.
Usage Example
"The teacher managed to wheedle the shy student into participating in the group discussion."
Strongest
wheedle
cajole
Strong
persuade
entice
• verb (Context 2)
To carefully manipulate or arrange something into a desired shape, position, or state.
Usage Example
"The mechanic managed to ease the rusted bolt out of the engine block without breaking it."
Strong
ease
manipulate
Weak
maneuver
• verb (Context 3)
To gradually obtain something from someone through persistent, gentle requests.
Usage Example
"She tried to elicit a smile from the crying toddler by making funny faces."
Strong
elicit
Weak
draw
extract
Opposites of coax
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of coax varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
extort
coerce
force
demand
jam
compel
intimidate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Coax. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/coax