Meaning Of The Word Wheedle

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What's The Definition Of Wheedle?

wheedle
verb: If you say that someone wheedles, you mean that they try to persuade someone to do or give them what they want, for example by saying nice things that they do not mean.

wheedle in American English
to influence or persuade (a person) by flattery, soothing words, coaxing, etc.
intransitive verb: to use beguiling or artful persuasions
transitive verb: to endeavor to influence (a person) by smooth, flattering, or beguiling words or acts

wheedle in British English
verb: to persuade or try to persuade (someone) by coaxing words, flattery, etc

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