Wheedled: meaning, definitions and examples
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wheedled
[ ˈwiːdəl ]
manipulative persuasion
To wheedle means to persuade someone to do something by using flattery or coaxing. This term often implies a sense of subtly ingratiating oneself in order to gain favor or advantage. It is commonly used in contexts where someone seeks to obtain something through charm rather than direct confrontation or strong demands. The tone can sometimes suggest insincerity or trickery.
Synonyms
cajole, coax, flatter, manipulate, persuade.
Examples of usage
- She wheedled her way into the exclusive club.
- He managed to wheedle the information out of her.
- They wheedled me into lending them money.
- The child wheedled a new toy from his parents.
Translations
Translations of the word "wheedled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 manipulado
🇮🇳 धोखा देना
🇩🇪 überredet
🇮🇩 dibujuk
🇺🇦 вмовляти
🇵🇱 namówić
🇯🇵 言いくるめる
🇫🇷 manipulé
🇪🇸 manipulado
🇹🇷 ikna etmek
🇰🇷 설득하다
🇸🇦 إقناع
🇨🇿 přemluvit
🇸🇰 presvedčiť
🇨🇳 劝说
🇸🇮 prepričati
🇮🇸 sannfæra
🇰🇿 жұмсау
🇬🇪 დარწმუნება
🇦🇿 inandırmaq
🇲🇽 manipulado
Etymology
The word 'wheedle' is believed to originate from the early 18th century and is likely derived from a combination of 'wheedle' in the Scottish dialect, which is associated with the act of using smooth or insincere talk to persuade someone, and the word 'wheedling,' which has similar connotations. The root can be traced back to older terms that emphasized soft or elusive speech. Initially, it carried a more innocent tone but has evolved to encompass a broader meaning that can imply manipulation or using someone's goodwill to achieve one's goals. Its usage has become more prevalent in colloquial English, often associated with the dynamics of negotiation or charm in interpersonal communications.