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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, 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 definition: 1. to persuade someone to do something in a clever and dishonest way, when they do not want to do…. Learn more.
You know how to inveigle, or use charm to coax someone into doing something. If you successfully inveigle your sister to doing something for you, she must be so caught up in your flattering that she is blind to your true intention.
Synonyms for INVEIGLE: persuade, seduce, entice, lure, tempt, beguile, draw in, ensnare; Antonyms of INVEIGLE: warn, alert, caution, ward (off), drive (away or off), forewarn, turn away, repulse
If you inveigle someone into doing something, you cleverly persuade them to do it when they do not really want to.
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 meaning: 1. to persuade someone to do something in a clever and dishonest way, when they do not want to do…. Learn more.
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. Definitions on the go.
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.
To lead on with deception; entice or trick into doing or giving something, going somewhere, etc. Webster's New World. To win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk. He inveigled a friend into becoming his tennis partner. American Heritage. To obtain by cajolery. Inveigled a free pass to the museum. American Heritage.
