Coax and Overbear

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Coax verb - To get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery.

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Overbear is an antonym for coax.

Nearby Words: coaxing, coaxed, coaxial, coaxal

Overbear verb - To achieve a victory over.

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Coax is an antonym for overbear in castigate topic.

Nearby Words: overbearing, overbearingly

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