wheedled (Meaning)

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wheedled (imp. & p. p.)

of Wheedle

She wheedled her way into the party by flattering the bouncer.
The salesman wheedled a discount by offering a free gift with purchase.
The child wheedled his mother into buying him a new toy.
The politician wheedled votes by promising unrealistic policies.
The defendant wheedled his way out of a conviction by manipulating the jury.
The beggar wheedled a handout by playing on the sympathy of passersby.
The cat wheedled a treat by rubbing against its owner's leg.
The diplomat wheedled information from his counterpart by playing on their vanity.
The student wheedled an extension on his assignment by appealing to his professor's compassion.
The salesperson wheedled a higher price for the product by haggling with the customer.

of Wheedle

coaxed,cajoled, enticed, wooed, begged, seduced, sweet-talked, lured, overpraised, wiled

nagged,teased, harassed, pestered, pestered, teased, nagged, harassed, compelled, coerced

She wheedled her way into the party by flattering the bouncer.

The salesman wheedled a discount by offering a free gift with purchase.

The child wheedled his mother into buying him a new toy.

The politician wheedled votes by promising unrealistic policies.