Wheedle
verb | /wheedle/
To persuade or obtain something from someone by flattering or coaxing them.
Wheedle
verb | /wheedle/
Advanced WordsHARDTo persuade or obtain something from someone by flattering or coaxing them.
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"She wheedled an extra day off from her supervisor. Means: She persuaded her supervisor to give her an extra day off by flattering or coaxing them."
"The child tried to wheedle a second dessert from his grandmother. Means: The child tried to get a second dessert by using coaxing words."
Mnemonic Trick
Wheedle someone with sweet words to coax them into agreeing.
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