Associations to the word «Wheedling»

Wiktionary

WHEEDLING, verb. Present participle of wheedle
WHEEDLING, adjective. Coaxing, aiming to persuade.
WHEEDLING, noun. The act of one who wheedles.

Dictionary definition

WHEEDLING, noun. The act of urging by means of teasing or flattery.

Wise words

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