wheedled

[US]/wˈiːdld/
[UK]/wˈiːdld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.obtained something through persuasion or flattery

Phrases & Collocations

wheedled a promise

wheedled some help

wheedled his way

wheedled out money

wheedled a favor

wheedled their trust

wheedled some information

wheedled a deal

wheedled an invitation

wheedled her attention

Example Sentences

she wheedled her way into the exclusive party.

he wheedled a promotion from his boss.

the child wheedled a cookie out of his mother.

she wheedled a favor from her friend.

he wheedled his way into getting a discount.

they wheedled their parents for a later curfew.

she wheedled an invitation to the concert.

he wheedled his friends into helping him move.

she wheedled some extra time to finish her project.

he wheedled the truth out of her.

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