Wangle

noun

/ˈwæŋ.ɡəl/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounThe act of wangling

2.verbTo obtain through manipulative or deceitful methods.

""if a country such as China decided to wangle various concessions out of the US government" http//www.theconservativevoice.com/article/21941.html"

3.verbTo falsify, as records.

4.verbTo achieve through contrivance or cajolery.

""manages to wangle his way into the investigation team" http//www.star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2007/1/28/movies/16676327&sec=movies"

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