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wheedles

The correct spelling is wheedles.

How to pronounce wheedles

verb

Say it like: Wee-dle-s

The correct spelling is wheedles. To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery. For example: "I'd like one of those, too, if you can wheedle him into telling you where he got it."

Usage Examples

I'd like one of those, too, if you can wheedle him into telling you where he got it.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.
  2. 2.To obtain by flattery, guile, or trickery.

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