Admonish and Wheedle

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Admonish verb - To criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault.

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Wheedle and admonish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wheedle" instead a verb "Admonish".

Wheedle verb - To get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery.

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Admonish and wheedle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Admonish" instead a verb "Wheedle".

Nearby Word: wheedling

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admonish way

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