Vocabulary Word
Word: wheedle
Definition: deceive, persuade, or obtain by flattery; cajole; coax; Ex. wheedle a promise out of her
Definition: deceive, persuade, or obtain by flattery; cajole; coax; Ex. wheedle a promise out of her
Sentences Containing 'wheedle'
But they are very favourable if they wheedle nobody into matrimony, but only make a present of a small live creature, no bigger than a bastard, to some of the family, no matter who gets it; when a child is born it must be kept.
