noun
- a person who persuades or encourages someone to do something by being gentle, patient, or flattering
Examples
- She was a skilled coaxer who could convince her shy brother to join the school play.
- The coaxer gently persuaded the nervous child to try the diving board.
- He acted as a coaxer between the two arguing friends, helping them find common ground.
- The dog trainer was an expert coaxer, using treats and praise to encourage good behavior.
- As a coaxer of talent, she had a gift for bringing out the best in her students.