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wheedle

UK
/ˈwiːdəl/
US
/ˈwiːdəl/

Translations

wheedleverb
wheedled
Past Simple
wheedled
Past Participle
wheedling
Gerund
UK
/ˈwiːdəl/
US
/ˈwiːdəl/
The child tried to wheedle his parents into buying him a new toy.
Ребенок пытался подлизываться к родителям, чтобы они купили ему новую игрушку.
He managed to wheedle a few extra days off from his boss.
Ему удалось выпрашивать несколько дополнительных выходных у своего начальника.
She tried to wheedle her way into the exclusive club.
Она пыталась уговаривать, чтобы попасть в эксклюзивный клуб.
Additional translations
умасливать
Synonyms
cajole
coax
persuade
entice
inveigle
flatter
sweet-talk
Antonyms
demand
coerce
bully
intimidate
wheedlenoun
wheedles
pl
UK
/ˈwiː.dəl/
US
/ˈwi.dəl/

Definitions

wheedleverb
To influence or persuade someone to do something by using flattery or coaxing.
She managed to wheedle her way into the exclusive club by complimenting the manager.
To obtain something from someone by artful persuasion or flattery.
He tried to wheedle a few extra days off from his boss by promising to work overtime next month.
To use flattery or cajolery in order to persuade; to employ wheedling (intransitive).
Stop wheedling and answer the question directly.
wheedlenoun
An act or instance of wheedling; flattery or coaxing intended to persuade.
No amount of wheedle will convince her to change her mind.
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