Puff and Wheedle

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Puff verb - To praise too much.

Usage example: a talk show host who can be counted on to puff up the celebrities who readily consent to be interviewed

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

Nearby Words: puffed, puffy, puffery, puffing

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

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