Bahasa Melayu
memujuk
English
coax, persuade, flatter
To try to get someone to agree, do something, or feel better by gentle words.
مموجوق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia memujuk adiknya supaya tidur awal.
He coaxed his younger sibling to sleep early.
Rakannya memujuknya dengan kata-kata yang baik.
His friend persuaded him with kind words.
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What does “coax” mean in Malay?
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memujuk
It means to persuade gently or by soft words.
Word family
Common derived forms
- pujuk
- coax; persuasion; flattery
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