Meaning & use
Wheedling
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Persuading someone to do something or give something through flattery or coaxing.
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She spent the whole afternoon wheedling her brother into lending her the car.
The salesman's wheedling tone made her suspicious of the deal.
A note on using this word
Often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying insincere flattery used to manipulate someone.
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