Solicit and Wheedle

Solicit

Solicit verb - To go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information.

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

Wheedle

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

Common collocations

money solicit money wheedle money
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