Wheedle

Synonyms of wheedle

• cajole
• sweet-talk
• coax

Antonyms of wheedle

• refuse
• demand
• insist

Collocations of wheedle

wheedle money

Frequency: 70 %

He tried to wheedle money out of his parents for a new video game.

wheedle favor

Frequency: 60 %

He always knows how to wheedle a favor out of his coworkers.

wheedle information

Frequency: 45 %

She managed to wheedle information about the surprise party out of her friend.

wheedle compliments

Frequency: 35 %

She tried to wheedle compliments out of her friends by fishing for praise.

Idiomatic Expressions for wheedle

• Phrase: wheedle one's way
  Meaning: to persuade or manipulate one's way into a situation or favor
  Usage: He wheedled his way into getting a promotion by flattering his boss.