wheedled Synonyms
wheedled Meaning
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wheedled (imp. & p. p.)
of Wheedle
wheedled Sentence Examples
- 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.
FAQs About the word wheedled
of Wheedle
coaxed, enticed, lured, wooed, seduced, begged, sweet-talked,cajoled, cozened, buttered up
pestered, teased, nagged, harassed, harassed, pestered,teased, nagged, browbeat, bugged
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.
