Wheedler: meaning, definitions and examples

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wheedler

 

[ หˆwiหdler ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

manipulative tactics

A wheedler is a person who uses flattery, persuasion, or cunning to influence someone to do something or to obtain something. This term often carries a negative connotation, implying that the person is being disingenuous or deceitful in their approach.

Synonyms

coaxer, flatterer, manipulator, persuader

Examples of usage

  • He was such a wheedler, always charming his way into getting what he wanted.
  • The wheedler convinced her to lend him money with sweet words and promises.
  • In the meeting, the wheedler tried to sway everyone with compliments.
  • She's known as a wheedler at work, using her charm to get favors from colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "wheedler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manipulador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเคพเค• เคตเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmeichler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penipu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตัั‚ัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochlebczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠไธ–่พžใ‚’่จ€ใ†ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flatteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lisonjero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ฒจ๊พผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู…ู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochlebnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochlebnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฟ่ฐ€ๅฅ‰ๆ‰ฟ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohvaleลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ falskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะผะฐั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒฃแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalanรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lisonjero

Etymology

The term 'wheedler' originates from the verb 'wheedle', which means to persuade someone to do something through flattery or coaxing. It is thought to have emerged in the early 19th century, coming from the word 'wheedle' itself, which is believed to derive from the dialectal variant 'wheedle', meaning to persuade or coax. This earlier form is connected to Scottish English and is thought to trace its roots back to the Middle English word 'wheden', meaning to guide or lead. Over the years, the noun 'wheedler' formed to denote someone who engages in this kind of flattering persuasion. The negative implications began to characterize the word, as it often involves manipulation or insincerity in the quest for personal gain.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,160, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.