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- Dictionarywheedling/ˈ(h)wēd(ə)liNG/
adjective
- 1. using flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something: "I could hear his wheedling tone as he begged her to dance"
noun
- 1. the action of flattering or coaxing someone in order to persuade them to do something or give one something: "it took months of wheedling and cajoling, but her persistence was finally rewarded"
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Wheedle means to influence or persuade by pleasing words or actions, especially by flattery. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of wheedle from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Wheedling is the act of trying to persuade someone to do something by saying nice things about them. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see synonyms and translations.
Wheedling is a noun meaning gentle urging or flattery to get someone to do something, or a verb meaning to do so. Find 66 similar and opposite words for wheedling, such as coaxing, cajoling, and teasing, in this online thesaurus.
wheedling. Other forms: wheedlings. Definitions of wheedling. noun. the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery. synonyms: blandishment. see more.
Wheedling is the act of obtaining something by flattery or guile, or the state of being flattering or cajoling. Find the origin, usage, and translations of wheedling in English and other languages.
Wheedle means to try to persuade someone by praising them or being charming. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.
To wheedle is to sweet talk, or flatter someone in the hopes of getting something in return. You might try to wheedle a meter maid into not giving you a parking ticket. Good luck with that.
