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- Dictionaryinveigle/ɪnˈveɪɡl/
verb
- 1. persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery: "we cannot inveigle him into putting pen to paper"
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INVEIGLE definition: 1. to persuade someone to do something in a clever and dishonest way, when they do not want to do…. Learn more.
Inveigle, a word that dates from the 16th century, refers to the act of using clever talk, trickery, or flattery either to persuade somebody to do something or to obtain something, but etymologically the word is linked to eyesight—or the lack thereof.
INVEIGLE meaning: 1. to persuade someone to do something in a clever and dishonest way, when they do not want to do…. Learn more.
When you tell your boyfriend he’s not just the best boyfriend ever but also the world's best driver, and this makes him offer to drive the whole way on your upcoming road trip, then congratulations. You know how to inveigle, or use charm to coax someone into doing something.
Inveigle definition: to entice, lure, or ensnare by flattery or artful talk or inducements (usually followed by into). See examples of INVEIGLE used in a sentence.
inveigle. verb. /ɪnˈveɪɡl/ (formal) Verb Forms. inveigle somebody/yourself (into something/into doing something) to achieve control over somebody in a clever and dishonest way, especially so that they will do what you want. He inveigled himself into her affections (= dishonestly made her love him). Word Origin. Want to learn more?
If you inveigle someone into doing something, you cleverly persuade them to do it when they do not really want to.
1. To win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk: He inveigled a friend into becoming his tennis partner. 2. To obtain by cajolery: inveigled a free pass to the museum.
INVEIGLE meaning: 1 : to persuade (someone) to do something in a clever or deceptive way usually + into; 2 : to get (something) in a clever or deceptive way.
If you inveigle someone into doing something, you cleverly persuade them to do it when they do not really want to.
