Telling and Wheedling

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Telling adjective - Having the power to persuade.

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Wheedling and telling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wheedling" instead an adjective "Telling".

Nearby Words: tell, teller, telly

Wheedling noun - The act of urging by means of teasing or flattery.

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Telling and wheedling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Telling" instead an adjective "Wheedling".

Nearby Words: wheedle, wheedled

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