wheedled

Meanings

• Verb

  To obtain something, especially money or information, by using persistent and often underhanded methods.

  - "He wheedled a confession out of the suspect."
  - "She was able to wheedle a discount from the salesman."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

List of all variants of wheedled that leads to same result
wheedle , wheedled , wheedles , wheedling

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from the Middle English word 'whedelen' which meant 'to coax, lure, or persuade'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wheedle' is often used interchangeably with the word 'coax'.

2. In the early 20th century, 'wheedled' was used to describe the sound made by a pig when it was being butchered.

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Related Concepts

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1. Persuasion: The act of using reason or appeal to persuade someone to believe or do something.

2. Manipulation: The act of controlling or influencing someone or something, often in a deceitful or underhanded way.

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Culture

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Wheedled has been used in literature to depict characters using manipulative or cunning tactics to achieve their goals. In the novel 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, the character Abel Magwitch uses wheedling to persuade Pip to help him.

How to Memorize "wheedled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone using flattering words and gestures to get what they want.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a skilled negotiator or salesperson.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'wheedle' as 'weasel' with an 'd' added, as both words have similar meanings.

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