Press and Wheedle

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Press verb - To try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action.

Usage example: pressed us to go with them to the school board meeting

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Wheedle and press are semantically related in pressurize topic. In some cases you can use "Wheedle" instead a verb "Press".

Nearby Words: pressed, pressing, pressroom

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

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press way

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