Coax

//koʊks//

Word Type

Verb

Noun

Adjective

The word "coax" can be used as verb, noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

bribe coerce tease

Derived Terms

coaxable coaxer coaxy

Inflected/Variant Forms

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

cable flatter line persuade suck up transmission line

Related Terms

dupe flattery fondle manipulate persuade simpleton tease wheedle

Synonym Network

cajole coaxial cable ease wheedle

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