inveigle
verb | /inveigle/
Advanced WordsHARD
to persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery
inveigle
verb | /inveigle/
Advanced WordsHARDto persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery
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Synonyms
enticelurecajolecajolecoaxseducetempt
Antonyms
dissuaderepeldiscourage
Examples
"They inveigled him into signing the contract with generous promises."
"She inveigled the secret out of him with flattering questions."
Mnemonic Trick
INVEIGLE → IN + VEIL: pull someone under a veil — trick or coax them in.
Etymology
From Old French enveigler “to entice.”
Used for persuading by flattery or deceit.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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