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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 say or do something again

to follow the commands, rules, or laws

To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it.

To move or swing back and forth at a regular speed.

to apply a colored substance to a surface

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence