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inveigler

 

[ ɪnˈveɪɡəl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to entice deceitfully

To inveigle is to persuade someone to do something through deception or trickery. It involves using charm or manipulation to achieve one's goals, often at the expense of honesty or integrity. This term is frequently used in contexts where someone is coaxed or lured into a situation they might not normally agree to if aware of the deceiving tactics. Inveigling often carries a negative connotation, indicating that the means of persuasion are underhanded.

Synonyms

coax, entice, lure, manipulate, seduce

Examples of usage

  • He managed to inveigle her into signing the contract.
  • The con artist tried to inveigle the elderly couple into giving him money.
  • She used her charm to inveigle her way into the exclusive party.

Translations

Translations of the word "inveigler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganador

🇮🇳 धोखा देने वाला

🇩🇪 verführer

🇮🇩 menggoda

🇺🇦 звабник

🇵🇱 uwodziciel

🇯🇵 誘惑者

🇫🇷 séducteur

🇪🇸 seductor

🇹🇷 baştan çıkarıcı

🇰🇷 유혹자

🇸🇦 مغوي

🇨🇿 svůdce

🇸🇰 zvodca

🇨🇳 诱惑者

🇸🇮 zapeljivec

🇮🇸 seiðmaður

🇰🇿 арбаушы

🇬🇪 დამშვენებელი

🇦🇿 cazibədar

🇲🇽 seductor

Etymology

The word 'inveigle' comes from the Middle English 'inveiglen', which derived from the Old French 'enveigler', meaning 'to bring in by deceit'. This French word is composed of the prefix 'en-' (indicating to cause to be) and 'veigler', stemming from 'veigle', which means 'to lead' or 'to guide'. The root holds a connection to the Latin 'vigilare', meaning 'to watch', which in the context of inveigling, suggests a watchful cunning or deceitful persuasion. The development of the word through the centuries has seen it maintain its essence of trickery and seduction, emphasizing the art of persuasion through less than honorable means. The continued usage in modern English highlights the complexities of interpersonal relationships, where one party seeks to influence another, sometimes leading to ethical dilemmas.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,461, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.