To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
To carefully manipulate (someone or something) into a particular desired state, situation or position.
To criticize or reprimand for the purpose of changing behavior.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, on.
To put pressure on; to attempt to compel a person to do something; to exert influence on.
To depend upon for support; to require assistance from.