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- [hweed-l, weed-l]
- /ˈʰwid l, ˈwid l/
- /ˈwiː.dəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hweed-l, weed-l]
- /ˈʰwid l, ˈwid l/
Definitions of wheedle word
- verb with object wheedle to endeavor to influence (a person) by smooth, flattering, or beguiling words or acts: We wheedled him incessantly, but he would not consent. 1
- verb with object wheedle to persuade (a person) by such words or acts: She wheedled him into going with her. 1
- verb with object wheedle to obtain (something) by artful persuasions: I wheedled a new car out of my father. 1
- verb without object wheedle to use beguiling or artful persuasions: I always wheedle if I really need something. 1
- noun wheedle Employ endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do something or give one something. 1
- transitive verb wheedle flatter, coax: sb 1
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Origin of wheedle
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Wheedle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wheedle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb wheedle
- coax — If you coax someone into doing something, you gently try to persuade them to do it.
- cajole — If you cajole someone into doing something, you get them to do it after persuading them for some time.
- inveigle — to entice, lure, or ensnare by flattery or artful talk or inducements (usually followed by into): to inveigle a person into playing bridge.
- charm — Charm is the quality of being pleasant or attractive.
- persuade — to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging: We could not persuade him to wait.
Antonyms for wheedle
verb wheedle
- bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.
- disenchant — to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion: The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes.
- disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- offend — to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
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