Looking for the meaning of the word WHEEDLING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WHEEDLING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Wheedling
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈwiːdlɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
using flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something
Short Definition:using flattery to persuade someone to do something
Examples:- I could hear his wheedling tone as he begged her to dance
Word: Wheedling
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈwiːdlɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of flattering or coaxing someone in order to persuade them to do something or give one something
Short Definition:action of flattering someone to persuade them to do something
Examples:- it took months of wheedling and cajoling, but her persistence was finally rewarded
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