COAX

coax

Noun

  1. A simpleton; a dupe.

Noun (etymology 2)

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


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