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inveigled

 

[ ɪnˈveɪɡəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

manipulative action

To inveigle means to lure or entice someone into doing something through clever persuasion or deceit. This term often implies using charm or cunning to achieve one's goals, typically at the expense of the person being manipulated.

Synonyms

coax, entice, lure, manipulate, seduce

Examples of usage

  • She inveigled him into signing the contract.
  • The scam artist inveigled many into his scheme.
  • He cleverly inveigled the information from her.
  • They inveigled the unsuspecting tourists into the tour.

Translations

Translations of the word "inveigled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganado

🇮🇳 फुसलाना

🇩🇪 verführt

🇮🇩 menipu

🇺🇦 введений в оману

🇵🇱 zwiedziony

🇯🇵 誘惑された

🇫🇷 séduit

🇪🇸 seducido

🇹🇷 kandırılmış

🇰🇷 속인

🇸🇦 مخادع

🇨🇿 očiřený

🇸🇰 oklamaný

🇨🇳 诱惑的

🇸🇮 zapeljeni

🇮🇸 sáttur

🇰🇿 алдаған

🇬🇪 დატყუება

🇦🇿 aldadılmış

🇲🇽 seducido

Word origin

The word 'inveigle' has its roots in Middle French, derived from the word 'aveugler,' which means to blind or to deceive. This connection to deception is significant as the term evolved in English during the early 17th century. The prefix 'in-' suggests 'into' or 'inward,' while 'veigle' relates to the act of seducing or alluring someone. Over time, 'inveigle' came to be associated with manipulation that involves softer tactics, often employing charm or subtlety. The usage of the word highlights the duality of persuasion and deceit, making it a particularly vivid choice in literature and rhetoric. Today, it retains its negative connotation, indicating more than just attraction; it suggests a level of treachery or cunning in the method of persuasion employed.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,852 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.