coax

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of coax with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

coax

(verb)

Meaning

to gently persuade or influence

Example

"She tried to coax the shy cat out from under the bed."

Synonyms

persuadeenticecajole

Antonyms

dissuaderepel