COAXES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

coaxes

verb

present tense third-person singular of coax

as in cajoles

to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery trying to coax their father into taking them on a ski trip, the teens mentioned what a great skier he is

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Recent Examples of coaxes The warm, dry climate coaxes concentrated fruit from a dizzying range of soils, yielding powerful wines that recontextualize familiar varieties. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026 In the premium tier are Royal Caribbean and the adults-only Virgin Voyages, which coaxes guests to party with a wink and a nod, hosting onboard events like the welcome Pajama Party and the popular, immersive Scarlet Night at least once per voyage. — Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The shell is formed through stamping and laser-cutting, a process that coaxes aluminum sheets into the collection signature rounded curves without sacrificing structural integrity. — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 Pig-butchering scams, in which a stranger pretends to befriend you and then coaxes you into putting money into a cryptocurrency scam, don’t involve that same act now urgency. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026 Rivilis also coaxes confident, naturalistic performances from her non-professional cast, who largely improvised their dialogue, making this a good fit for festivals with young audiences. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026 Jonathan Karis, an alumnus of Gramercy Tavern, takes the season’s bounty and coaxes it into its fullest expression — home cooking at its most virtuosic. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 That’s perhaps for the best, given the ongoing discussions surrounding AI psychosis, a troubling trend that has caused an alarming wave of mental health crises as the tech coaxes some users into spirals of paranoid and delusional behavior. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026 Amid these absurdities, Manuel coaxes out the cruelty of the resort’s hierarchies. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxes

Verb

The Oscar winner cajoles a reluctant LookingGlass, who plays Amziah’s former foster child Kateri, into singing along.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Emily cajoles Sylvie into a meeting with Nico and Marcello.

— Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025

Definition of cajoles

Verb

The high-concept thriller stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as a demonic character called The Stranger, who entices a young mother played by Jasmine Trinca into forging a Faustian pact.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
All of this casts doubt on whether the event will pull the kind of star power that entices TV networks to break their regular prime-time programming and compel viewers to skip an NFL game to tune in.

— Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of entices

Verb

On his final voyage, Gulliver meets the Houyhnhnms, a race of supremely intelligent horses that follow the wisdom of reason and tradition rather than the speculation of science and technology that seduces the Laputans.

— Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Andie, as research for an article about modern dating, seduces Benjamin and then transforms herself into the girlfriend from hell.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of seduces

Verb

There was a very enthusiastic response to the movie in the room, with Cruz and Bardem sharing hugs during the applause and woos from the crowd.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of woos

Verb

The show lures corporate sponsors to the marketing mecca, where brands hope to convert experience seekers into true believers, eventually disciples.

— Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Scott said of his guidance for production designer Chris Seavers, who was tasked with creating the creepy airport where off-kilter flight attendant Allison Janney lures the film’s heroes to potential doom.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of lures

Verb

Russian attacks have damaged or destroyed more than 500 locomotives since 2022, as Kyiv urges partners to supply rail equipment critical for evacuations, logistics and the wartime economy.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
However, moving forward, how Bird urges players like Wilson, 30, to prioritize Team USA will be interesting.

— Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of urges

Verb

In order to create the experience, the outlet will focus on the famous Red and Blue kitchens, show experiences, and a prominent bar that begs you to join us for a drink.

— Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
The film ends with Sally and Gary happily in love, which begs a question that’s been gestating for 28 years — doesn’t that slap him with a death sentence?

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026