coaxer
- noun
- /ˈkoʊksər/
:
persuasor
- With her charming personality, the coaxer managed to convince the shy puppy to come out of its shell.
Examples
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On any legislative matter, the bishops or their representatives might testify at congressional hearings, write letters to members of Congress, or act as one of the many behind-the-scenes coaxers and cajolers on Capitol Hill.
Academic text (1993) -
The coaxer gently encouraged her friend to try out for the school play.
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As a coaxer, he used kind words to persuade clients to join the club.
Synonyms
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5.6
A person who uses kind words to charm or trick people
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4.2
A person who gives fake praise to get someone's favor
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3.7
A person who convinces others to do or believe something
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4.7
A person or thing that makes someone change what they think and do
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7.9
A person who talks in a friendly way to get what they want
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8.1
A person who persuades others to do something or accept an idea
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8.6
A person who uses kind, sweet words to get what they want from others
How Persuasive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Coaxer comes from the verb coax, which has long meant 'to persuade gently'. A helpful image is someone softly pulling another person toward an idea by using kind words and small flattery. So a coaxer is someone who uses 'gentle encouragement or flattery' to get others to agree.