Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Wheedling.
Wheedling - as a noun
The act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blandishmentHypernyms (Closely Related)
enticementtemptationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Wheedling - as a verb
To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.
Example: "I'd like one of those, too, if you can wheedle him into telling you where he got it."
To obtain by flattery, guile, or trickery.
Wheedling - as an adjective
Coaxing, aiming to persuade.
Example Sentences
"She had a wheedling smile on her face."
"He used his wheedling charm to get what he wanted."
"The wheedling tone of her voice annoyed me."
"He gave me a wheedling look, hoping I would change my mind."
"Her wheedling words persuaded him to lend her money."
Word Game Points
Is WHEEDLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wheedling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WHEEDLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is WHEEDLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wheedling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWHEEDLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is WHEEDLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wheedling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWHEEDLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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