coax

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
2. 2
   To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
3. 3
   To carefully manipulate (someone or something) into a particular desired state, situation or position.

Noun

1. 1
   A simpleton; a dupe.
2. 2
   Clipping of coaxial cable.

Adjective

1. 1
   Clipping of coaxial.