Rook and Wheedle

Rook

Rook verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.

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

Nearby Words: rookery, rooky

Wheedle

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling
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