Spur and Wheedle

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Spur verb - To urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object.

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

Nearby Words: spurn, spurt, spurred, spurring

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

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