Demand and Wheedle

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Demand verb - To ask for (something) earnestly or with authority.

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Wheedle is an antonym for demand.

Nearby Words: demanding, demanded, demandant

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

Usage example: wheedled him into doing their work for them

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Demand is an antonym for wheedle.

Nearby Word: wheedling

demand money

wheedle money

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