Force and Wheedle

Opposite meaning words

Force verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.

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Wheedle is an antonym for force.

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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Force is an antonym for wheedle.

Nearby Word: wheedling

way

force way

wheedle way

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