Word of the day
wheedling
1. using flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something
“I could hear his wheedling tone as he begged her to dance”
adjective
/ˈ(h)wid(ə)lɪŋ/
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"The salesperson's wheedling tone made it hard to _____ the charming offer on the new car."
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- direct
- harsh
- cajoling
- luring
- sincere
- seducing
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