Sanction and Wheedle

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Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

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