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wheedling

The word “wheedling” has 2 syllables: wheed-ling

It's pronounced as /ˈwiːd(ə)lɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for wheedling?

In the thesaurus, “wheedling” has 48 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wheedling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for wheedling

Antonyms for wheedling

Meanings of wheedling

  • verb
    1. To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.
    2. To obtain by flattery, guile, or trickery.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who wheedles.
  • adjective
    1. Coaxing, aiming to persuade.

Example Sentences

  • She used a wheedling tone to get what she wanted
  • His wheedling voice made everyone suspicious of his intentions
  • The child’s wheedling pleas finally convinced her parents
  • He approached with a wheedling smile, hoping for a favor
  • Their wheedling behavior annoyed the rest of the team

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wheedling, such as: adulating, begging, beguiling, beseeching, blandishing, blandishment, blarneying.

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nagging

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cajolery

cajoling

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