coaxing

Definitions

The act of persuading someone gradually or by flattery to do something.

The process of gently and persistently encouraging or manipulating someone or something into a desired state or action.

Examples

After much coaxing, the shy child finally agreed to join the other kids on the playground.

The trainer spent hours coaxing the frightened dog out from under the porch with treats.

Synonyms

persuading wheedling cajoling enticing blandishing tempting convincing

Antonyms

forcing compelling coercing demanding intimidating threatening bullying