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insinuation vs wheedling

wheedling vs insinuation

insinuation and wheedling both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insinuation Yes No No No
wheedling Yes No No No
As nouns, wheedling is a hypernym of insinuation; that is, wheedling is a word with a broader meaning than insinuation:
  • insinuation: the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
  • wheedling: the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
Other hypernyms of insinuation include blandishment.
insinuation (noun) wheedling (noun)
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
Difference between insinuation and wheedling

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