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Julia Huong
2022-07-08 01:07
Wheedle (one) into (doing something) informal verb phrase
To persuade someone to do something by cajoling, flattering, or pleading with them.
Jack wheedled me into lending him money for cigarettes.
My children wheedled me into letting them go to the zoo last week.
Jimmy wheedled me into climbing the mountain with him, but I rejected it.
To fawn over or flatter someone, especially someone in greater authority.
1. To flirt with someone through romantic gestures
2. To seek one's attention or favor through promises, entreaties
To pay a lot of compliments insincerely or flatter some to gain some positive response
Used to indicate a flatterer or a sycophant.
To beseech or plead with someone for money or favor.
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