Influence and Wheedling

Influence

Influence noun - The power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly.

Wheedling and influence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wheedling" instead a noun "Influence".

Wheedling

Wheedling noun - The act of urging by means of teasing or flattery.
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Synonyms for Wheedling

Influence and wheedling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Influence" instead the word "Wheedling" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: wheedle, wheedled

Both words in one sentence

  • Toxic Friend Influence Ethel becomes very Genre Savvy about Lucy's influence on her, but still can't resist Lucy's wheedling to join in on her latest Zany Scheme.
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