Push gently (4)
I believe the answer is:
coax
(Other definitions for coax that I've seen before include "attempt to influence" , "Attempt to manipulate" , "Carefully manipulate" , "Get round" , "Wheedle, cajole" .)
I believe the answer is:
coax
(Other definitions for coax that I've seen before include "attempt to influence" , "Attempt to manipulate" , "Carefully manipulate" , "Get round" , "Wheedle, cajole" .)