Associations to the word «Wheedle»

Wiktionary

WHEEDLE, verb. To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.
WHEEDLE, verb. To obtain by flattery, guile, or trickery.

Dictionary definition

WHEEDLE, verb. Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along".

Wise words

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