wheedle (Meaning)
wheedle (v)
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
wheedle (v. t.)
To entice by soft words; to cajole; to flatter; to coax.
To grain, or get away, by flattery.
wheedle (v. i.)
To flatter; to coax; to cajole.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wheedle
wheedle Sentence Examples
- The salesman wheedled his way into securing a large order.
- The child wheedled her mother into buying her a toy.
- The cunning thief wheedled his way into the victim's confidence.
- The politician wheedled votes from gullible citizens.
- The beggar wheedled money from passersby.
- The charming pet wheedled its owner for attention.
- The lawyer wheedled information from the reluctant witness.
- The con artist wheedled a substantial donation from the elderly victim.
- The salesperson wheedled the customer into purchasing an unnecessary item.
- The unscrupulous agent wheedled his way into the top position.
FAQs About the word wheedle
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flatteringTo entice by soft words; to cajole; to flatter; to coax., To grain, or get away, by flattery., To fl
coax, seduce,cajole, lure, entice, beg, woo, sweet-talk, juggle, wangle
pester, cow, harass, pester, intimidate, bug, intimidate, cow, tease, harass
The salesman wheedled his way into securing a large order.
The child wheedled her mother into buying her a toy.
The cunning thief wheedled his way into the victim's confidence.
The politician wheedled votes from gullible citizens.
