wheedler

/ˈwiːdələr/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who tries to persuade or influence others by using flattery or deceit, especially to gain an advantage or benefit.

“The salesperson was a wheedler who would stop at nothing to get a sale.”

2. verb

to try to persuade or influence someone by using flattery or deceit.

“She was wheedling the manager into giving her a raise.”

Synonyms

  • con artist
  • flatterer
  • seducer

Antonyms

  • straight shooter
  • truth-teller