Edit the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with a synonym that is appropriate for the context.
The little boy reluctantly adjured his father.
The little boy hesitantly entreated his father.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Edit the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with a synonym that is appropriate for the context.

### Input:
The little boy reluctantly adjured his father.

### Output:
The little boy hesitantly entreated his father.