Coaxing and Dissuasive

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Coaxing adjective - Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade.

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Dissuasive is an antonym for coaxing.

Nearby Words: coax, coaxed

Dissuasive adjective - Deterring from action.

Usage example: dissuasive advice

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Coaxing is an antonym for dissuasive.

Nearby Words: dissuade, dissuasion, dissuading

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