Definition of wheedling Wheedling

We found 6 definitions of wheedling from 4 different sources.

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What does wheedling mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

wheedling - the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
  blandishment
  enticement, temptation the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • wheedling (Noun)
    The act of one who wheedles.
  • wheedling (Verb)
    Present participle of wheedle.
  • wheedling (Adjective)
    coaxing, aiming to persuade.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • wheedling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Wheedle

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