wheedle
Meaning
to persuade someone to do or give you something by using pleasant words or actions that are not sincere
to obtain something by using flattery or coaxing
Usage
he managed to wheedle his way into the exclusive party.
she can wheedle almost anything out of her grandfather with a charming smile.
don't try to wheedle extra time for the assignment; the deadline is firm.
Etymology
The verb 'wheedle' first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. Its exact origin is somewhat obscure, but it is likely derived from the Old English word 'wǣdlian', meaning 'to beg', which is itself related to 'wǣdl', meaning 'poverty' or 'want'. This etymological connection suggests a core concept of seeking to obtain something from a position of need or lack. The modern sense evolved to emphasize the specific, often insincere, manner of speaking or behaving used to coax or cajole someone into compliance, moving from the general act of begging to a more artful form of persuasion.
Analysis
The word is a simplex form. It is not productively formed from separable morphemes in Modern English.