To entice by soft words; to cajole; to flatter; to coax.

To flatter; to coax; to cajole.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along"

The Wheedle was originally the title character of a popular children's book by a local Seattle author. But he eventually became a popular mascot generally associated with Seattle.

To grain, or get away, by flattery.