/ Words / Wheedle

1 Usage Example Depicting the Meaning of 'Wheedle' in a Sentence

"To try to influence someone using smooth, flattering, or beguiling words or actions." more

/ Wheedle
FiltersHighlight
The children had wheedled their parents into buying them a puppy for Christmas.

Wheedle

weed-l
verbTo try to influence someone using smooth, flattering, or beguiling words or actions.
Synonyms
Antonyms

Cite

Was this helpful?
Last Updated On: March 25, 2024
Back

Filters

Difficulty
Filter sentences by sentence difficulty level.
Form
Filter sentences by particular noun and verb’s form usage.
Highlight
Choose Part of Speech to highlight its usage in sentences.
Copied!