Coax from

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verb

To gently persuade someone to give or reveal something.

With a little pleading, she was able to coax the secret from her older sister.
Visual representation of "coax from" - To gently persuade someone to give or reveal something

Often appears as...

  • coax the truth from
  • coax a smile from
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Subtle Persuasion

Use 'coax from' when describing gentle persuasion without pressure or force.

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He managed to coax the location of the hidden key from his friend.
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Emotional Tact

Convey the emotional intelligence required to obtain sensitive information.

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With empathy, she could coax the truth from the troubled boy.
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Build Trust

Highlight the creation of a trusting atmosphere to get someone to open up.

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The counselor was able to coax his fears from him after building trust.
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