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😉wheedle

verb
/ˈwiːdəl/
wheat wheel

Meaning

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

Example Sentences

She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.

Synonyms

coax, flatter, cajole, charm, sweet-talk

Antonyms

demand, force, insult

Collocations

wheedle money, wheedle permission, wheedle his way

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