WHEEDLE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word wheedle. (close relations)
Definition of WHEEDLE
Best Alternative Words for WHEEDLE
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| cajole | verbv | |||||||
verb • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | ||||||||
| coax | verbv | |||||||
noun • a transmission line for high-frequency signals verb • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | ||||||||
| inveigle | verbv | |||||||
verb • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | ||||||||
| sweet-talk | verbv | |||||||
verb • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | ||||||||
| charm | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates • a verbal formula believed to have magical force • something believed to bring good luck • (physics) one of the six flavors of quark, the third most massive of all quarks verb • attract; cause to be enamored • control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft • protect through supernatural powers or charms • induce into action by using one's charm | ||||||||
| entice | verbv | |||||||
verb • provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion | ||||||||
| flatter | verbv | |||||||
verb • praise somewhat dishonestly | ||||||||
| persuade | verbv | |||||||
verb • win approval or support for • cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm | ||||||||
| blarney | nounn | |||||||
noun • flattery designed to gain favor verb • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | ||||||||
| palaver | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • flattery intended to persuade • loud and confused and empty talk verb • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering • have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds | ||||||||
