What is another word for wheedlers?
Pronunciation: [wˈiːdləz] (IPA) 
Wheedlers are individuals who use flattery and manipulation to get what they want. However, there are several other synonyms for wheedlers, including sycophants, bootlickers, flatterers, smooth talkers, and sweet-talkers. Sycophants are people who try to gain favor with authority figures by flattering them excessively. Bootlickers are those who are subservient and obedient, often to the point of being obsequious. Flatterers use insincere compliments to gain favor or influence. Smooth talkers use their charm and persuasion to get what they want, while sweet-talkers use a pleasant and persuasive manner to convince others to do their bidding. All of these synonyms refer to individuals who use words and tactics to gain favor and manipulate others for their own purposes.
