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   beguile

   /bɪˈɡʌɪl/

   verb

   • 1. charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way: "he beguiled the voters with his good looks" Similar charmattractenchantentrancewin overwoocaptivatebewitchspellbinddazzleblindhypnotizemesmerizeseducetemptlead onlureenticeensnareentrapdeceivemisleadtake intrickinveigledupefooldouble-crosshoodwinktake advantage ofinformal:tickle someone's fancyfloat someone's boatbutter upsweet-talksoft-soapbamboozlecondiddleshaftpull a fast one onput one over ontake for a ridestring alonglead up the garden pathpull the wool over someone's eyessuckersnookerpull a swifty onOpposite repelbe straight with
   • ▪ trick (someone) into doing something: "they were beguiled into signing a peace treaty"
   • 2. help (time) pass pleasantly: literary "to beguile some of the time they went to the cinema" Similar entertainamusedelightpleaseoccupyabsorbengagedistractdivertinterestfascinateenthralengrosspreoccupyhold the attention ofwhile awaypassspenduse uptake upkillwastefritterdissipateOpposite bore

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘deceive, deprive of by fraud’): from be- ‘thoroughly’ + obsolete guile ‘to deceive’ (see guile).

   Derivatives

   • 1. beguilement noun
   • 2. beguiler noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBEGUILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   1. : hoodwink. beguiled her classmates into doing the work for her. 2. : to engage the interest of by or as if by guile. His seductive voice beguiled the audience. 3. : to lead by deception. beguiled into ambush. 4. : to while away especially by some agreeable occupation. also : divert sense 2.

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   Beguile means to mislead through trickery or flattery, or to deceive someone in order to swindle them out of something. Beguile can also mean to charm in a good way—you can be beguiled by an interesting person or a book that really captures your imagination, for example.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBEGUILE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BEGUILE meaning: 1. to persuade, attract, or interest someone, sometimes in order to deceive them : 2. to persuade…. Learn more.

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   Someone who beguiles is tricky and often charming, like when a smooth-talking friend tries to beguile you into giving them your allowance. The word beguile is from Middle English, and while guile involves deceit, to beguile means to spend time pleasantly, even if it involves trickery.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBEGUILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. verb. If something beguiles you, you are charmed and attracted by it. His paintings beguiled the Prince of Wales. [VERB noun] We are beguiled by the country's beauty and its magnificent cultural past. [be VERB -ed] Synonyms: charm, please, attract, delight More Synonyms of beguile. 2. verb.

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   To deprive (someone) of or out of something by deceit; cheat. He was beguiled of his money. Webster's New World. To distract the attention of; divert. American Heritage. More Verb Definitions (6) Synonyms: enchant. entrance. bewitch. fascinate. captivate. enamor. becharm. catch. capture. charm.

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   A complete guide to the word "BEGUILE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbeguile verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of beguile verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    BEGUILE definition: to attract someone very much, sometimes in order to deceive them: . Learn more.