wheedle in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

Sample Sentences

1. She tried to wheedle her way into getting a later curfew by promising to clean the house.
2. The salesman attempted to wheedle extra features into the deal, hoping to increase his commission.
3. Despite his best efforts to wheedle out the truth, she remained tight-lipped about her plans.
4. The child managed to wheedle a cookie from his grandmother by charming her with his puppy eyes.
5. He used flattery to wheedle the secret recipe from the chef, but it didn’t work as planned.
6. She tried to wheedle an extra piece of cake from her grandmother.
7. The salesman attempted to wheedle me into buying a more expensive model.
8. He managed to wheedle some insider information out of his colleague.
9. Despite her best efforts, she couldn't wheedle a favor from him this time.
10. The child's charming smile was enough to wheedle a toy from his parents.