coaxing
From LSJ
ἐν ταῖς ἀνάγκαις χρημάτων κρείττων φίλος → it is better in times of need to have friends rather than money, a friend in need is a friend indeed (Menander, Sententiae monostichoi 143)
English > Greek (Woodhouse)
subs.
P. and V. θωπεία, ἡ, θωπεύματα, τά (Plat.).
adj.
P. θωπευτικός, Ar. θωπικός.
Coaxing words: P. and V. θῶπες λόγοι (Plat., Theaet. 175E, and Eur., Frag.).
