winkle

Definition

  • verb: to displace, remove, or evict from a position
  • usually used with 'out'
  • synonyms: twinkle, periwinkle

Examples

  • They were 'winkled out of' their hiding places.

  • They 'winkled' a confession 'out of' him.

  • It was hard to 'winkle out' the facts.

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