Question

    Which of the following is a near synonym of the word ‘persuasion’?

    A coaxing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B hovering Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C alleging Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D thanking Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘persuasion’ means ‘the action of persuading someone or of being persuaded’. The word ‘coaxing’ means ‘the act of persuading someone gently to do something, by being kind and patient, or by appearing to be’. They are synonyms.

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