verb · Medium SAT word

    Wheedle

    coax; influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

    Wheedle in a sentence

    The child tried to wheedle candy from her mother with sweet words.

    Synonyms for wheedle

    Antonyms for wheedle

    • force
    • compel
    • coerce

    Practice wheedle on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like wheedle appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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