Entrap and Wheedle

Entrap

Entrap verb - To catch or hold as if in a net.

Wheedle and entrap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wheedle" instead the word "Entrap" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: entrapment, entrapping

Wheedle

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

Entrap and wheedle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Entrap" instead the word "Wheedle" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Word: wheedling
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