Rouse and Wheedle

Rouse

Rouse verb - To cause to stop sleeping.

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

Nearby Words: rousing, roused, roust

Wheedle

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling
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