Needle and Wheedle

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Needle verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Usage example: quit needling me! I'll take out the trash in a minute!

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

Nearby Words: needled, needling, needlework

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

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