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wheedle

verb

/ˈwiːdəl/

Meaning

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.

coax, flatter, cajole, charm, sweet-talk

demand, force, insult

wheedle money, wheedle permission, wheedle his way

to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface

to place something over or on top of something else to protect or hide it

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real

to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate