wheedled
The word “wheedled” has 2 syllables: wheed-led
It's pronounced as /ˈwiːd(ə)ld/
What is synonym and antonym for wheedled?
In the thesaurus, “wheedled” has 28 synonyms and 18 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for wheedled along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for wheedled
- adulated
- begged
- beguiled
- beseeched
- blandished
- blarneyed
- buttered up
- cajoled
- charmed
- coaxed
- cozened
- enticed
- finagled
- flattered
- importuned
- juggled
- lured
- massaged
- overpraised
- palavered
- seduced
- soft-soaped
- sweet-talked
- tempted
- urged
- wangled
- wiled
- wooed
Antonyms for wheedled
- browbeat
- bugged
- bulldozed
- bullied
- coerced
- compelled
- constrained
- cowed
- demanded
- forced
- harassed
- intimidated
- made
- nagged
- obliged
- pestered
- required
- teased
Meanings of wheedled
- verb
- To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.
- To obtain by flattery, guile, or trickery.
Example Sentences
- She wheedled her brother into sharing his snacks
- He wheedled a small discount from the shopkeeper
- They wheedled their way into the exclusive event
- The child wheedled extra playtime before bed
- She wheedled a favor from her friend with a charming smile
On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wheedled, such as: adulated, begged, beguiled, beseeched, blandished, blarneyed, browbeat.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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