Plead and Wheedle

Plead

Plead verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.
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Synonyms for Plead

Wheedle and plead are semantically related in coax topic. In some cases you can use "Wheedle" instead a verb "Plead".

Nearby Words: pleading, pleader

Wheedle

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

Plead and wheedle are semantically related in coax topic. Sometimes you can use "Plead" instead a verb "Wheedle".

Nearby Word: wheedling

Common collocations

way plead way wheedle way
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