Swindle and Wheedle

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

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

Nearby Words: swindler, swindling, swindled

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

way	swindle way	wheedle way
money	swindle money	wheedle money

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