Coax out of

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verb

To persuade someone to do something they might not want to do.

She managed to coax him out of quitting his job.
Visual representation of "coax out of" - To persuade someone to do something they might not want to do

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  • coax him out of
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Subtle Pressure

Using gentle persuasion without causing offence or being too aggressive.

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She coaxed her friend out of cancelling the trip by highlighting the fun aspects.
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Not Always Direct

The persuasion can be done indirectly, by making suggestions rather than commands.

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He coaxed her out of her shell by sharing his own stories first.
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Task Difficulty

It may imply that the action being encouraged is difficult for the person to do.

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The coach coaxed the player out of retirement, demonstrating his importance to the team.
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