Wangle Definition
wănggəl
wangled, wangles, wangling
verb
wangled, wangles, wangling
To make use of contrivance, adroit manipulation, or tricky and indirect methods in order to achieve one's aims.
Webster's New World
To get, make, or bring about by persuasion, influence, adroit manipulation, contrivance, etc.
Webster's New World
To obtain or achieve by cleverness or deceit, especially in persuading someone.
She wangled the job even though she had no training.
American Heritage
To wriggle, as out of a difficult situation.
Webster's New World
To manipulate or change (statistics, accounts, etc.) for a selfish or dishonest purpose; falsify; juggle.
Webster's New World
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