Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

beguile

verb
/bɪˈɡaɪl/
Definition
To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.
Examples
  • The magician’s performance was designed to beguile the audience.
  • She managed to beguile him with her captivating conversation.
  • The novel’s intricate plot beguiled readers from start to finish.
Meaning
The act of influencing someone through trickery or attraction.
Synonyms
  • charm
  • entrance
  • delude
  • bewitch
  • seduce