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inveigleto persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

Korean meaning: 속임수나 아첨으로 누군가를 설득하여 무언가를 하게 하다, 꾀어내다

Korean pronunciation: 인**베이**글

Example Sentences

  • My cat somehow inveigled me into giving her three dinners in one evening.
  • The smooth-talking politician inveigled voters with promises he had no intention of keeping.
  • She inveigled her way into the exclusive party by pretending to be a food critic.

inveigle

VERB

//ɪnˈveɪɡəl//

to persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery

inveigle concept
💡 Concept

a well-dressed stranger sits across from an elderly person, leaning forward with an overly friendly smile and gesturing toward fake documents on the coffee table. The visitor uses exaggerated compliments and false charm while pointing to a fraudulent investment scheme. The elderly person initially looks skeptical but gradually begins to soften under the persistent flattery. The con artist's body language shows calculated manipulation as they shower the victim with insincere praise about their wisdom and success. A family photo on the side table suggests the elderly person's vulnerability. The visitor's briefcase contains more deceptive materials ready to seal the deal. someone being persuaded to do something through means of deception and flattery

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈveɪɡəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootaveugl-
Suffix--le

Origin

From 15th century French 'aveugler' meaning 'to blind' or 'to make blind'. The idea is to metaphorically blind someone to the truth so you can manipulate them into doing what you want.

🎵Rhyme

beagleeaglelegal
beagle
eagle
legal

🔗Collocations

inveigle someone into
inveigle one's way
inveigle with flattery
inveigle unsuspecting victims
cleverly inveigle

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat somehow inveigled me into giving her three dinners in one evening.

The smooth-talking politician inveigled voters with promises he had no intention of keeping.

She inveigled her way into the exclusive party by pretending to be a food critic.

😄 Fun example

My kids inveigled me into buying ice cream by suddenly becoming the most well-behaved angels on Earth.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

cajolecoaxwheedleenticemanipulate

Antonyms

repeldiscouragedeter

Related

persuadedeceiveseducebeguilecharm

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