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Meaning of the word wheedle in English

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wheedle

US /ˈwiː.dəl/
UK /ˈwiː.dəl/
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Verb

1.

use flattery or coaxing to persuade someone to do something or give one something

Example:
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She tried to wheedle a new car out of her parents.
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He managed to wheedle the information out of her.
Synonym:
coaxcajoleflatterpersuadecharm
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