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English noun: coax | |||
| 1. | coax (artifact) a transmission line for high-frequency signals | ||
| Synonyms | coax cable, coaxial cable | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cable, line, transmission line | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | ethernet cable | ||
English verb: coax | |||
| 1. | coax (communication) influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | ||
| Samples | He palavered her into going along. | ||
| Examples | They coax him into writing the letter | ||
| Synonyms | blarney, cajole, inveigle, palaver, sweet-talk, wheedle | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | persuade | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | browbeat, bully, soft-soap, swagger | ||
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