wheedlings

[US]/wɪˈdliːz/
[UK]/wɪˈdliːŋz/

Translation

vt.to entice with sweet words
vi.to deceive with sweet words

Phrases & Collocations

wheedlings and charms

her wheedlings failed

wheedlings of children

his wheedlings worked

wheedlings for favors

wheedlings and lies

ignore the wheedlings

wheedlings in vain

respond to wheedlings

wheedlings of persuasion

Example Sentences

her wheedlings convinced him to lend her the money.

the child's wheedlings made it hard for the parents to say no.

despite his wheedlings, she remained firm in her decision.

his wheedlings were charming, but she wasn't fooled.

she used her wheedlings to get what she wanted.

the politician's wheedlings failed to sway the voters.

his wheedlings fell on deaf ears during the meeting.

she smiled sweetly, using her wheedlings to persuade him.

wheedlings often work better than demands.

he was tired of her constant wheedlings for attention.

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