Flimflam and Wheedle

Flimflam

Flimflam verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.
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Wheedle and flimflam are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wheedle" instead a verb "Flimflam".

Wheedle

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling
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