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To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.

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  1. v. t. To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
  2. n. A simpleton; a dupe.
  3. n. a transmission line for high-frequency signals
  4. v. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  5. To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe. Syn. -- To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice. A simpleton; a dupe. [Obs.] Beau & Fl.
  6. To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, orfondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
  7. v:100 n a transmission line for high-frequency signals v influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering