Wheedle and Whip

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

Whip verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.

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Wheedle and whip are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Wheedle" instead a verb "Whip".

Nearby Words: whipped, whipping, whippy

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