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temptation vs wheedling

wheedling vs temptation

temptation and wheedling both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
temptation Yes No No No
wheedling Yes No No No
As nouns, wheedling is a hyponym of temptation; that is, wheedling is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than temptation:
  • temptation: the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
  • wheedling: the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
Other hyponyms of temptation include blandishment, leading astray, leading off, seduction, allurement, solicitation.
temptation (noun) wheedling (noun)
the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
Difference between temptation and wheedling

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