wheedles

[US]/wɪːdəlz/
[UK]/widəlz/

Translation

v.to obtain something by flattery or deceit

Phrases & Collocations

wheedles a favor

wheedles out secrets

wheedles his way

wheedles their trust

wheedles a compliment

wheedles some help

wheedles a promise

wheedles attention away

wheedles a response

wheedles extra time

Example Sentences

she often wheedles her parents into buying her new clothes.

he wheedles his way out of trouble with charm.

they wheedle favors from their friends all the time.

she wheedles her boss for a raise.

he managed to wheedle a free meal at the restaurant.

she wheedles compliments from her coworkers.

he always wheedles his way into exclusive parties.

she knows how to wheedle information from people.

he wheedles his friends into lending him money.

she wheedles her way into everyone's good books.

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