wheedler

whee·dle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hweed-l, weed-l]
- /ˈʰwid l, ˈwid l/
- /wˈiːdlə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hweed-l, weed-l]
- /ˈʰwid l, ˈwid l/

Definitions of wheedler word

verb with object wheedler 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 wheedler to persuade (a person) by such words or acts: She wheedled him into going with her. 1
verb with object wheedler to obtain (something) by artful persuasions: I wheedled a new car out of my father. 1
verb without object wheedler to use beguiling or artful persuasions: I always wheedle if I really need something. 1
noun wheedler One who wheedles; a person who uses persistent asking to attain goals. 1

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Origin of wheedler

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 Wheedler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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wheedler 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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Synonyms for wheedler

noun wheedler

seducer — to lead astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; corrupt.
allurer — One who is alluring.
charmer — If you refer to someone, especially a man, as a charmer, you think that they behave in a very charming but rather insincere way.
coaxer — A person who coaxes.
lurer — anything that attracts, entices, or allures.

All 8 Synonyms of wheedler