wheedling

Definitions

The act of using flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something.

Characterized by a persistent, artful, or wheedling manner of influence.

Examples

She managed to get an extra day off by wheedling her manager with a series of compliments.

After much wheedling, the child finally convinced his father to buy him the toy.

Synonyms

cajoling coaxing flattering persuading enticing blandishing sweet-talking

Antonyms

demanding commanding ordering bullying intimidating insulting repelling