wangle (Meaning)
wangle (n)
an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery
wangle (v)
achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
tamper, with the purpose of deception
Synonyms & Antonyms of wangle
Synonyms:
- work out
- scheme
- hatch
- angle (for)
- concoct
- direct
- handle
- intrigue
- mastermind
- hammer out
- conduct
- compass
- concert
- connive
- brew
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
wangle Sentence Examples
- The politician managed to wangle a last-minute meeting with the Prime Minister.
- She wangled her way into the exclusive club by pretending to be a member's guest.
- The student wangled an extension on his assignment deadline by claiming a medical emergency.
- The salesperson wangled a discount by convincing the customer that it was a limited-time offer.
- He wangled a free ticket to the concert by promising to promote it on social media.
- The company wangled a contract by offering a lower bid than their competitors.
- The child wangled a sweet treat from the parent by being especially charming.
- The reporter wangled an interview with the celebrity by claiming to have exclusive information.
- The charity wangled a donation by promising to use it for a specific and worthy cause.
- The employee wangled a promotion by taking on additional responsibilities outside of their job description.
FAQs About the word wangle
an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery, achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods, tamper, with the purpose of deception
negotiate, arrange, manipulate, conclude, machinate, frame,engineer, maneuver, finesse, finagle
fumble, mishandle, mangle, mangle, butcher, bungle, butcher,botch, botch, gum (up)
The politician managed to wangle a last-minute meeting with the Prime Minister.
She wangled her way into the exclusive club by pretending to be a member's guest.
The student wangled an extension on his assignment deadline by claiming a medical emergency.
The salesperson wangled a discount by convincing the customer that it was a limited-time offer.
