wheedling 1
noundomain: activity
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
Synonyms
- blandishment 2
the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
Hypernym
enticement 3
noun
the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
EnglishDerivationally related form
wheedle 1
verb
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Hyponym
ingratiation 1
noun
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
