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

Emily cajoles Sylvie into a meeting with Nico and Marcello.

— Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Guardiola, usually a manager who passionately cajoles his players on the sidelines, cut a far more demure figure in the second half.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025

Definition of cajoles

Verb

Guadalupe River State Park entices visitors with its cool waters for tubing, paddling, and swimming and family-friendly campgrounds.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
The play, which won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize this year, entices on the page despite seeming overstuffed and curiously decentralized.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of entices

Verb

In the video, then-23-year-old Gugino plays a young woman who, after her rock star boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend, seduces an artist painting her portrait.

— Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Definition of seduces

Verb

Final Thoughts on How to Fish a Popper A popper is one of the most versatile topwater lures out there.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
Now the economy consists of a bit of hunting and bird-watching that lures a few hardy tourists aboard the two flights a week that serve the island.

— Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 20 July 2026

Definition of lures

Verb

Brokos, a former FBI supervisory special agent who led the crisis response at the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, urges caution to anyone eager to get a gun for self-defense.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
The measure urges the Police Commission, which is responsible for LAPD policy changes, to take up the issue this year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of urges

Verb

Larys wants to sail to Essos while Tyland begs his king to go to Casterly Rock and set up a court in absentia.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Ballparks, backyards, beaches, and picnics, summer snacking practically begs you to ditch the fork and knife and use your hands.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 19 July 2026