Hoodwink and Wheedle

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Hoodwink verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.

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Wheedle and hoodwink are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wheedle" instead a verb "Hoodwink".

Nearby Word: hoodwinking

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

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