Impelling and Wheedling

Impelling

Impelling adjective - Markedly effective as if by emotional pressure.

Wheedling and impelling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wheedling" instead an adjective "Impelling".

Nearby Words: impelled, impellent, impeller

Wheedling

Wheedling noun - The act of urging by means of teasing or flattery.
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Impelling and wheedling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impelling" instead an adjective "Wheedling".

Nearby Words: wheedle, wheedled
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