Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun wheedling

1 sense of wheedling

Sense 1
blandishment, wheedling -- (the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery)
       => enticement, temptation -- (the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb wheedle

1 sense of wheedle

Sense 1
wheedle, cajole, palaver, blarney, coax, sweet-talk, inveigle -- (influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along")
       => persuade -- (cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm; "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!")