Wheedle and Wangle

Wheedle

Wheedle verb - To get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery.
Usage example: wheedled him into doing their work for them

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

Wangle

Wangle verb - To plan out usually with subtle skill or care.

Wheedle and wangle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Wheedle" instead a verb "Wangle".

Nearby Words: wangled, wangling

Common collocations

way wheedle way wangle way
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