An act or instance of wheedling; a piece of insinuating flattery or cajolery; also gen. wheedling speech.
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释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > flattery or flattering > persuasive flattery or cajolery > [noun] > an act of (2) wheedle1668 An act or instance of wheedling; a piece of insinuating flattery or cajolery; also gen. wheedling speech. stroke1964 A comforting gesture of approval or congratulation (see also quot. 1964). Hence, a flattering or friendly remark, etc., esp. one made in order to… |
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