Sentence:  On paper, "Continental Drift" boasts a jaw-dropping voice cast, including but not limited to Jennifer Lopez, Patrick Stewart, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Alan Tudyk. But in practice, the overstuffed ensemble leaves the cast no room to distinguish themselves, and directors Steve Martino and Michael Thurmeier don't seem interested in <WSD>coaxing</WSD> performances that might render their money stars less identifiable. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  To wheedle, persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.