wangle
English
Etymology
Blend of wag + dangle, first attested 1810-1820.
Pronunciation
Verb
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- (transitive) To obtain through manipulative or deceitful methods.
- "if a country such as China decided to wangle various concessions out of the US government" [1]
- (transitive) To falsify, as records.
- (intransitive) To achieve through contrivance or cajolery.
- "manages to wangle his way into the investigation team" [2]
Derived terms
Translations
obtain through manipulative of deceitful methods
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falsify — see falsify
achieve through contrivance or cajolery
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Noun
wangle (plural wangles)
- The act of wangling