as in coaxing
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery
blandished her into doing their work for them by complimenting her shamelessly
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The things museums collect are often obstinate and unyielding; research and context can be a way of coaxing them to speak.
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Ryan started strong, coaxing an Ohtani lineout to right on the game’s first pitch, then striking out Andy Pages and Freddie Freeman.
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“Blandishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blandishing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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