verb

1. To fondle, kid, pet, tease.

2. To wheedle, persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.

   “He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer.”

3. To carefully manipulate into a particular desired state, situation or position.

   “They coaxed the rope through the pipe.”

Synonyms: ease, cajole, canoodle, persuade, wheedle, caress, grope, touch up

noun

1. The act of one who coaxes.

   “After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.”