wheedlings
Persistent flattering persuasions
Wheedlings are acts of coaxing or persuading through flattery, charm, or gentle persistence.
The word carries a slightly manipulative connotation—wheedlings aren't straightforward requests but attempts to get what you want through soft pressure: His wheedlings eventually wore her down, She was immune to his wheedlings.
Persuading through gentle persistence
- cajolingPersuading through flattery
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- flatteryExcessive insincere praise
- sweet-talkFlatter to persuade
blandishments · entreaties · inveiglement · beguiling · soft-soaping · smooth-talking · ingratiation · sycophancy
Affectionate words or phrases
- coquetryPlayful amorous behavior
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
Outbursts of childish anger
- pesteringPersistent unwanted attention
- beggingEarnest desperate requesting
- poutingShowing petulant displeasure
- pleadingUrgent heartfelt request
demands · manipulation · sulking · bargaining · promises · negotiation · persistence · attention-seeking
coaxing
Persuading through gentle persistence
- cajolingPersuading through flattery
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- flatteryExcessive insincere praise
sweet-talk · blandishments · entreaties · inveiglement · beguiling · soft-soaping · smooth-talking · ingratiation · sycophancy · fawning
endearments
Affectionate words or phrases
- coquetryPlayful amorous behavior
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
tantrums
Outbursts of childish anger
- pesteringPersistent unwanted attention
- beggingEarnest desperate requesting
- poutingShowing petulant displeasure
pleading · demands · manipulation · sulking · bargaining · promises · negotiation · persistence · attention-seeking · clinging
wheedlingsdemands
Forceful requests or requirements
commands · orders · directives · ultimatums · dictates
wheedlingsthreats
Declarations of intended harm
coercion · intimidation · bullying · strong-arming · compulsion
wheedlingsthreats
Declarations of intended harm
intimidations · bullying · coercions · browbeatings · menaces