Coaxed
/koʊkst/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of coax; to gently persuade or obtain something through patience or flattery.
She coaxed the witness into providing more details during the deposition.
Forms
- coax
- coaxes
- coaxing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'coax' often describes subtle or informal persuasion, distinct from coercion or duress, important when evaluating voluntariness.
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