wheedle in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
To wheedle is to use flattery or persuasion to obtain something desired.
Crossword clues for wheedle
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "wheedle".
- Charm someone to get what you want.
- Use sweet talk to gain favor.
- Soothe with words to achieve a goal.
- Persuade gently to obtain a favor.
- Coax someone with flattery for a request.
Wheedle sentence examples
- She tried to wheedle her way into getting a later curfew by promising to clean the house.
- The salesman attempted to wheedle extra features into the deal, hoping to increase his commission.
- Despite his best efforts to wheedle out the truth, she remained tight-lipped about her plans.
- The child managed to wheedle a cookie from his grandmother by charming her with his puppy eyes.
- He used flattery to wheedle the secret recipe from the chef, but it didn’t work as planned.
- She tried to wheedle an extra piece of cake from her grandmother.
- The salesman attempted to wheedle me into buying a more expensive model.
- He managed to wheedle some insider information out of his colleague.
- Despite her best efforts, she couldn't wheedle a favor from him this time.
- The child's charming smile was enough to wheedle a toy from his parents.