wheedle

Definition of wheedle

Verbs

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Synonyms:
blarney, cajole, coax, inveigle, palaver, sweet-talk
Types:
soft-soap
persuade someone through flattery
browbeat, bully, swagger
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
Type of:
persuade
cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm

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Words that contain wheedle

wheedler