coax implies gentle and persistent words or actions employed to produce a desired effect. soft-soap refers to using smooth and somewhat insincere talk usually for personal gain. blandish implies a more open desire to win a person over by effusive praise and affectionate actions.

COAXING definition: 1. the act of persuading someone gently to do something, by being kind and patient, or by appearing…. Learn more.

It took some coaxing with the wheel puller and a hammer and chisel, but the brake drum is now off. adjective using gentle persuasion, flattery, etc., to influence someone to do something; …

COAX definition: 1. to persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by…. Learn more.

coaxing - pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable"

After lunch, she watched, listened and coaxed Bobby into talking about himself. If you coax something such as information out of someone, you gently persuade them to give it to you. The officer spoke yesterday of her role in trying to coax vital information from the young victim. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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