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Beguile (Verb)

Meaning 1

Influence by slyness.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The con artist was able to beguile many investors with his charming smile and false promises of guaranteed returns.
  • Her opponent tried to beguile her with flattery, but she saw right through the insincere praise.
  • The cunning salesperson managed to beguile the buyer into spending more money than he initially intended.
  • The corrupt politician used his charisma to beguile the public, hiding his true intentions behind a mask of trustworthiness.
  • The smooth-talking defendant attempted to beguile the jury with his persuasive storytelling, but the evidence proved his guilt.

Synonyms

  • Juggle
  • Hoodwink

Hypernyms

  • Cheat
  • Chisel

Related Words

  • Beguiler (noun)

Meaning 2

Attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • Her haunting voice was able to beguile the crowd, leaving everyone transfixed by her performance.
  • The charismatic actor's charm and charisma on screen beguiled audiences worldwide.
  • The quaint town's magical atmosphere and breathtaking scenery beguiled all who visited.
  • The enigmatic smile of the mysterious woman seemed to beguile every man in the room.
  • The artist's vibrant paintings had a way of beguiling passersby, drawing them in with an inexplicable allure.

Synonyms

  • Bewitch
  • Fascinate
  • Enamour
  • Trance
  • Enamor
  • Captivate
  • Charm
  • Entrance
  • Capture
  • Catch
  • Becharm
  • Enchant

Hypernyms

  • Appeal
  • Attract

Hyponyms

  • Hold
  • Work

Related Words

  • Beguilement (noun)
  • Beguiler (noun)
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