GRE Word List
WHEEDLE
deceive, persuade, or obtain by flattery; cajole; coax; Ex. wheedle a promise out of her
The meaning of the word wheedle is deceive, persuade, or obtain by flattery; cajole; coax; Ex. wheedle a promise out of her.
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