Wheedling synonyms
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Part of speech:
A flattering or ingratiating act or remark, etc. meant to persuade
To lead on with deception; entice or trick into doing or giving something, going somewhere, etc.
To coax or cajole with flattery.
To get by coaxing
(Archaic) To flatter or cajole.
To cajole is to try to get someone to do something, often using flattery, kindly tones or gentle prodding.
To try to get (someone) to do wrong, especially by a promise of reward.
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To lure is defined as to purposely attract someone or tempt someone to do something, often using a reward.
To change the behavior or thinking of (someone); sway:
To encourage, esp. falsely
To attract by offering hope of reward or pleasure; tempt; allure
To con is to trick someone, or use deception to defraud or lie to someone.
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To flatter or coax in persuading; cajole
To sweeten with honey; add honey to.
urging (related)
To entreat or plead with; ask, persuade, or solicit earnestly; press; exhort
begging (related)
To ask for (something) in an urgent or humble manner:
Find another word for wheedling. In this page you can discover 18 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for wheedling, like: blandishment, inveigling, , coaxing, palavering, cajoling, tempting, persuading, luring, influencing and flattering.
