Definitions
- When someone is trying to persuade or convince someone else to do something. - When someone is trying to get something from someone else by using flattery or charm. - When someone is trying to coax or cajole someone into doing something they may not want to do.
- When someone is trying to praise or compliment someone else in order to gain their favor or approval. - When someone is trying to boost someone's confidence or self-esteem by giving them compliments. - When someone is trying to make someone else feel good about themselves or their accomplishments.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve using words to influence or persuade someone.
- 2Both can be used to gain someone's favor or approval.
- 3Both can be used to manipulate someone's emotions or actions.
- 4Both can be insincere or genuine depending on the speaker's intentions.
- 5Both can be used in social situations to build relationships or get what you want.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Wheedle is often used to get someone to do something they may not want to do, while flatter is usually used to make someone feel good about themselves or their accomplishments.
- 2Tone: Wheedle can have a negative connotation and be seen as manipulative or insincere, while flatter is generally seen as positive and complimentary.
- 3Focus: Wheedle is focused on the outcome or end goal, while flatter is focused on the person being complimented.
- 4Delivery: Wheedle can involve using charm or persuasion, while flatter usually involves giving sincere compliments.
- 5Frequency: Wheedle is used less frequently than flatter in everyday language.
Remember this!
Wheedle and flatter are both words that involve using language to influence or persuade someone. However, the difference between wheedle and flatter is their intention and tone. Wheedle is often used to get someone to do something they may not want to do, while flatter is usually used to make someone feel good about themselves or their accomplishments. Wheedle can have a negative connotation and be seen as manipulative or insincere, while flatter is generally seen as positive and complimentary.
