The act of cajoling
To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
An act of poking, piercing, thrusting
To attend to or supply a furnace with fuel; to act as a stoker or fireman.
To poke, pierce, thrust.
To encourage a behavior or emotion.
To feed, stir up, especially, a fire or furnace.