Convincing and Wheedling

Convincing

Convincing noun - The act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action.
Usage example: it will take a great deal of convincing to make them see our point of view

Wheedling and convincing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wheedling" instead the word "Convincing" as a noun or an adjective.

Wheedling

Wheedling noun - The act of urging by means of teasing or flattery.
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Synonyms for Wheedling

Convincing and wheedling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Convincing" instead the word "Wheedling" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: wheedle, wheedled
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