Require and Wheedle

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Require verb - To have as a requirement.

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Wheedle is an antonym for require.

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

Usage example: wheedled him into doing their work for them

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Require is an antonym for wheedle.

Nearby Word: wheedling

require money

wheedle money

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