— wheedler , n. — wheedlingly , adv.
/hweed"l, weed"l/ , v. , wheedled, wheedling .
v.t.
1. to endeavor to influence (a person) by smooth, flattering, or beguiling words or acts: We wheedled him incessantly, but he would not consent.
2. to persuade (a person) by such words or acts: She wheedled him into going with her.
3. to obtain (something) by artful persuasions: I wheedled a new car out of my father.
v.i.
4. to use beguiling or artful persuasions: I always wheedle if I really need something.
[ 1655-65; orig. uncert. ]
Syn. 1. flatter, cajole. 2, 3 . coax, beguile, inveigle.