wheedled
verb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The detective had to wheedle the information out of the suspect by promising leniency if he cooperated.
Definition:Describes the action of being lured or persuaded rather than forcefully taken.
From the suspect was wheeled to the interrogation room
Example:After days of wheedling, he finally got the truth out of her.
Definition:To use persistent and flattering appeals to extract the truth from someone.
From to wheedle the truth out of her
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