mindmap root((哄诱)) coax suggests an artful, gentle pleading in an attempt to gain one's ends: ~ed their friends into staying for dinner. cajole suggests enticing or alluring through beguilement: ~d by his friend into trying the exotic dish. wheedle stresses the use of soft words, artful flattery, or seductive appeal: ~d the old man out of his money. blandish suggests open flattery and the obvious use of charm in an effort to win over: a salesclerk not above shamelessly ~ing customers.