Wheedle and Whet

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

Whet verb - To make sharp or sharper.

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Wheedle and whet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Wheedle" instead a verb "Whet".

Nearby Words: whetted, whetting

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