Inveigle
[ɪn'viːg(ə)l;ɪn'veɪg(ə)l] or [ɪn'viɡl]
Definition
(v. t.) To lead astray as if blind; to persuade to something evil by deceptive arts or flattery; to entice; to insnare; to seduce; to wheedle.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. Wheedle, cajole, entice, seduce, decoy, beguile, entrap, insnare, lure.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Cajole, wheedle,[See DECOY]
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Definition
v.t. to entice: to seduce: to wheedle.—ns. Invei′glement an enticing: an enticement—older forms Invea′gle Envei′gle; Invei′gler.
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Examples
- And now, Johnny was to be inveigled into occupying a temporary position on Mrs Boffin's lap. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- She will be inveigled and married to that connexion of yours. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Do you think they suppose you to have inveigled her away? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- It'll pay better, I assure you,' said Fledgeby, bestowing an inveigling twinkle or two upon the dressmaker. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I have a notion I know something of the inveigling chap, the powerful one. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The system of inveigling continues, I believe, to this day. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
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