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Meaning of Wheedle
to persuade someone to do something by flattering or coaxing them
Definitions
- to persuade or influence someone to do something by coaxing or flattering them
- to obtain something by flattering or coaxing someone
Etymology of Wheedle
The word "wheedle" has its roots in the 16th-century English word "whele", which is possibly related to the Old English word "hwēol", meaning "to beguile" or "to flatter"
The modern English word "wheedle" emerged in the 16th century, initially meaning "to flatter" or "to cajole", and has since evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to persuasion and influence
Example Uses
- She wheedled her way into getting the job by charming the interviewer with her personality
- He tried to wheedle his parents into letting him stay out late by promising to do extra chores
- The salesman tried to wheedle the customer into buying a more expensive model by highlighting its features