coax

coax englannista suomeksi

1. koaksiaalikaapeli

2. suostutella

1. taivutella, suostutella, vikitellä, maanitella

2. sovitella, ujuttaa

3. koksu

3. Substantiivi

coax englanniksi

1. To fondle, kid, pet, tease.

2. To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.

3. (RQ:Lincoln Pratt's Patients)

4. 12 July 2012, Sam Adams, AV Club ''Ice Age: Continental Drift''

On paper, ''Continental Drift'' boasts a jaw-dropping voice cast, including but not limited to Jennifer Lopez, Patrick Stewart, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Alan Tudyk. But in practice, the overstuffed ensemble leaves the cast no room to distinguish themselves, and directors Steve Martino and Michael Thurmeier don’t seem interested in coaxing performances that might render their money stars less identifiable.

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5. To carefully manipulate (someone or something) into a particular desired state, situation or position.

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7. (quote-book) he calls to his aid a number of muscular friends and relatives, and then, with the aid of great shovel-shaped paddles, they coax the home away to its new locality.

8. A simpleton; a dupe.

9. (RQ:Beaumont Fletcher Comedies and Tragedies)

10. (short for)

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11. (clipping of)

12. (l) (coaxial cable)