Provoke and Wheedle

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Provoke verb - To rouse to strong feeling or action.

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

Nearby Words: provocation, provoking

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

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Wheedle and Provoke. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/provoke/wheedle

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