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wheedle Definition and Meaning in English (wheedle definition)

verb
Synonyms:coaxcajolepersuade
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Wheedle definition: To use flattery or coaxing to persuade someone to do something or give one something, often in a subtle or manipulative way.

Definitions of Wheedle

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To use flattery or coaxing to persuade someone to do something or give one something, often in a subtle or manipulative way.

Example Sentences

business

“She tried to wheedle a raise out of her boss.”

casual

“He managed to wheedle his way into the exclusive party.”

casual

“Don't let him wheedle you into buying something you don't need.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularwheedles
past tensewheedled
present participlewheedling
agent nounwheedler

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Wheedle definition: To use flattery or coaxing to persuade someone to do something or give one something, often in a subtle or manipulative way.
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'Wheedle' translates to 'wheedle' in English. Wheedle definition: To use flattery or coaxing to persuade someone to do something or give one something, often in a subtle or manipulative way.
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