Offensive and Wheedling

Offensive

Offensive adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

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

Nearby Words: offend, offence, offensively

Wheedling

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

Nearby Words: wheedle, wheedled
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