browbeat vs wheedle

browbeat and wheedle both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
browbeat	No	No	Yes	No
wheedle	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, wheedle is a hypernym of browbeat; that is, wheedle is a word with a broader meaning than browbeat:

browbeat: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
wheedle: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

Other hypernyms of browbeat include blarney, cajole, coax, inveigle, palaver, sweet-talk.

browbeat (verb)	wheedle (verb)
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate	influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
be bossy towards