Word of the day:  wheedle\WEE-dul\  • verb:  *1 : to influence or entice by soft words or flattery.  2 : to gain or get by coaxing or flattering.  3 : to use soft words or flattery.

I recall as I was growing up, my mother would use this word when my brother and I were sweet talking her to get something we wanted, such as a toy.