wheedle Synonyms

wheedle Meaning

Wordnet

wheedle (v)

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

Webster

wheedle (v. t.)

To entice by soft words; to cajole; to flatter; to coax.

To grain, or get away, by flattery.

Webster

wheedle (v. i.)

To flatter; to coax; to cajole.

wheedle Sentence Examples

  1. The salesman wheedled his way into securing a large order.
  2. The child wheedled her mother into buying her a toy.
  3. The cunning thief wheedled his way into the victim's confidence.
  4. The politician wheedled votes from gullible citizens.
  5. The beggar wheedled money from passersby.
  6. The charming pet wheedled its owner for attention.
  7. The lawyer wheedled information from the reluctant witness.
  8. The con artist wheedled a substantial donation from the elderly victim.
  9. The salesperson wheedled the customer into purchasing an unnecessary item.
  10. 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,cajole, entice, sweet-talk, beg, woo, seduce, lure, tempt, importune

tease, cow, harass, intimidate, bug, bug, pester, harass, cow, intimidate

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.