verb
- to persuade someone to do something by using flattery or coaxing
Examples
- She tried to wheedle her parents into letting her stay out late.
- The salesman wheedled customers into buying expensive warranties.
- He wheedled his way into the exclusive party with smooth talk.
- The child wheedled candy from her grandmother with sweet words.
- Don’t let him wheedle you into doing his homework for him.
- She wheedled the secret out of her best friend.