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antnonym of wheedle

 

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Antonym of Wheedle

Definition:

The antonym of "wheedle" refers to the opposite action or behavior of wheedling. It generally involves being straight-forward, honest, or assertive, rather than trying to manipulate or coax someone.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Verb
  • Adjective
  • Adverb

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

No specific noun form exists as an antonym for "wheedle," as it primarily represents an action or behavior rather than a concrete object.

Verb:

When used as a verb, the antonym of "wheedle" could be:

  • Confront: (meaning to face or challenge directly without attempting to influence)
  • Example sentence: She decided to confront her coworker about the issue instead of trying to wheedle a solution.

  • Command: (meaning to demand or order)
  • Example sentence: He commanded his team to complete the project within the given deadline, without wheedling them into doing it.

Adjective:

No specific adjective form exists as an antonym for "wheedle." However, words like "direct," "honest," or "assertive" could be used to represent the opposite characteristic.

Adverb:

No specific adverb form exists as an antonym for "wheedle." However, adverbs like "directly," "honestly," or "assertively" could be used to represent the opposite way of performing an action.

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