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He managed to wheedle a favor from his friend.
To obtain something by clever or deceptive means.
She tried to wheedle some extra candy from her mom.
He was able to wheedle his way into the concert for free.
They managed to wheedle a discount from the store clerk.
wheedle a favor
wheedle out of
wheedle someone
coax
cajole
persuade
She tried to wheedle a cookie from her mom.
To persuade someone to do something by using flattery or gentle urging.
He tried to wheedle his way into the party.
The child wheedled her dad for a new toy.
She managed to wheedle a compliment from her teacher.
wheedle someone into doing something
wheedle out of something
wheedle a favor
coax
cajole
persuade