Wooed is a term that is used to describe the act of trying to gain someone's affections or attention. Courted, which has 7 letters, is a synonym for wooed and means to court or seek the affections of someone. Sued, which has 4 letters, is a legal term meaning to take someone to court in order to seek damages or compensation. WHEEDLED, which has 8 letters, is another synonym for wooed and means to persuade someone through flattery or cajoling.