English > sweet-talk: 1 sense > verb 1, communication| Meaning | Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering. |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something |
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| Model | They sweet-talk him into writing the letter |
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| Synonyms | wheedle, cajole, palaver, blarney, coax, inveigle |
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| Narrower | browbeat, bully, swagger | discourage or frighten with threats / threats or a domineering manner |
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| soft-soap | persuade someone through flattery |
| Broader | persuade | Cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action |
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| Spanish | camelar, convencer, engatusar |
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