VERB | communication | inveigle, wheedle, cajole, palaver, blarney, coax, sweet-talk | influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering |
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Meaning | Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something | |
Synonyms | wheedle, cajole, palaver, blarney, coax, sweet-talk | |
Narrower | browbeat, bully, swagger | discourage or frighten with threats / threats or a domineering manner |
soft-soap | persuade someone through flattery | |
Broader | persuade | Cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action |
Spanish | camelar, convencer, engatusar |
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