Petition and Wheedle

Petition

Petition verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.

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

Wheedle

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling
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Wheedle and Petition. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/petition/wheedle
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