Wheedle and Woo

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

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

Nearby Word: wheedling

Woo

Woo verb - To act so as to make (something) more likely.
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Synonyms for Woo

Wheedle and woo are semantically related in entice topic. Sometimes you can use "Wheedle" instead a verb "Woo".

Nearby Word: wooing

Common collocations

way wheedle way woo way
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