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wangle

verb

/ˈwaŋɡl/

Meaning

To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.

He wangled a free ticket to the concert.

manipulate, finagle, scheme, maneuver, obtain

lose, surrender, fail

wangle a ticket, wangle permission, wangle a job

To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.

to acquire something in exchange for money

To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more energetic.

To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.

to pick or select from several options

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available