inveigle

verb

in·vei·gle in-ˈvā-gəl How to pronounce inveigle (audio)

sometimes -ˈvē-

inveigled; inveigling in-ˈvā-g(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce inveigle (audio)

sometimes -ˈvē-

transitive verb

: to win over by wiles : entice

: to acquire by ingenuity or flattery : wangle

inveigled her way into a promotion

inveiglement

in-ˈvā-gəl-mənt How to pronounce inveigle (audio)

sometimes -ˈvē-

noun

inveigler

in-ˈvā-g(ə-)lər How to pronounce inveigle (audio)

sometimes -ˈvē-

noun

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Inveigle, a word that dates from the 16th century, refers to the act of using clever talk, trickery, or flattery either to persuade somebody to do something or to obtain something, but etymologically the word is linked to eyesight—or the lack thereof. Inveigle came to English from the Anglo-French verb enveegler, meaning "to blind or hoodwink someone," from the adjective enveugle, meaning "blind." Enveugle derives from the Medieval Latin ab oculis, a phrase which literally translates to "lacking eyes."

Example Sentences

She inveigled him to write the letter. We inveigled the information from him.

Recent Examples on the Web Another threat that is likely to inveigle itself into the Web3 domain is phishing.

Andrew Newman, Forbes, 4 May 2022 All of those thinly veiled efforts to inveigle an answer are met with a stock response.

New York Times, 26 Nov. 2021 To reach Peru, Dr. Koepcke had to first get to a port and inveigle his way onto a trans-Atlantic freighter.

New York Times, 18 June 2021 The two cell-surface proteins that SARS-CoV-2 uses to make contact with its target cells and inveigle its way into them would fit into this category.

The Economist, 20 Aug. 2020 And, finally, he is lost at the very end of the world when he is sent on to Edinburgh, to inveigle his way into the affections of the Scottish King James VI, poised to become the English King James I upon Elizabeth’s death.

Dominic Dromgoole, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2020 Great America Alliance used the same bite in 2017 to inveigle black voters away from Democrats, targeting Georgia’s 6th Congressional District’s special election, according to the Washington Post.

Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2020 None of Trump’s inveigling against the Justice Department, however, would be possible without the complicity of Attorney General Bill Barr and other political appointees.

Matt Ford, The New Republic, 11 Feb. 2020 Hunter’s Timon tends more toward rough playfulness, interacting with the audience in the front rows with some edgy but not too disquieting banter, and getting laughs by inveigling the unctuous Painter into eating worms.

Geoffrey O’brien, The New York Review of Books, 29 Jan. 2020 See More

inveigle

verb

as in to persuade

Synonyms & Similar Words

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persuade
seduce
lure
entice
beguile
tempt
draw in
ensnare
entrap
betray
snow
bait
enmesh
allure
solicit
decoy
trap
lead on
snare
mesh
bewitch
captivate
tangle
rope (in)
wile
magnetize
catch
charm
fascinate
immesh
enchant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

warn
alert
caution
ward (off)
forewarn
drive (away or off)
turn away
repulse

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of inveigle are decoy, entice, lure, seduce, and tempt. While all these words mean "to lead astray from one's true course," inveigle implies enticing by cajoling or flattering.

fund-raisers inveigling wealthy alumni

While in some cases nearly identical to inveigle, decoy implies a luring into entrapment by artifice.

attempting to decoy the enemy into an ambush

Although the words entice and inveigle have much in common, entice suggests drawing by artful or adroit means.

advertising designed to entice new customers

The words lure and inveigle can be used in similar contexts, but lure implies a drawing into danger, evil, or difficulty through attracting and deceiving.

lured naive investors with get-rich-quick schemes

While the synonyms seduce and inveigle are close in meaning, seduce implies a leading astray by persuasion or false promises.

seduced by assurances of assistance

The meanings of tempt and inveigle largely overlap; however, tempt implies the presenting of an attraction so strong that it overcomes the restraints of conscience or better judgment.

tempted by the offer of money

单词	inveigle
释义	inveigle verb in·vei·gle in-ˈvā-gəl sometimes -ˈvē- inveigled; inveigling in-ˈvā-g(ə-)liŋ sometimes -ˈvē- transitive verb 1 : to win over by wiles : entice 2 : to acquire by ingenuity or flattery : wangle inveigled her way into a promotion inveiglement in-ˈvā-gəl-mənt sometimes -ˈvē- noun inveigler in-ˈvā-g(ə-)lər sometimes -ˈvē- noun Did you know? Inveigle, a word that dates from the 16th century, refers to the act of using clever talk, trickery, or flattery either to persuade somebody to do something or to obtain something, but etymologically the word is linked to eyesight—or the lack thereof. Inveigle came to English from the Anglo-French verb enveegler, meaning "to blind or hoodwink someone," from the adjective enveugle, meaning "blind." Enveugle derives from the Medieval Latin ab oculis, a phrase which literally translates to "lacking eyes." Example Sentences She inveigled him to write the letter. We inveigled the information from him. Recent Examples on the Web Another threat that is likely to inveigle itself into the Web3 domain is phishing. Andrew Newman, Forbes, 4 May 2022 All of those thinly veiled efforts to inveigle an answer are met with a stock response. New York Times, 26 Nov. 2021 To reach Peru, Dr. Koepcke had to first get to a port and inveigle his way onto a trans-Atlantic freighter. New York Times, 18 June 2021 The two cell-surface proteins that SARS-CoV-2 uses to make contact with its target cells and inveigle its way into them would fit into this category. The Economist, 20 Aug. 2020 And, finally, he is lost at the very end of the world when he is sent on to Edinburgh, to inveigle his way into the affections of the Scottish King James VI, poised to become the English King James I upon Elizabeth’s death. Dominic Dromgoole, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2020 Great America Alliance used the same bite in 2017 to inveigle black voters away from Democrats, targeting Georgia’s 6th Congressional District’s special election, according to the Washington Post. Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2020 None of Trump’s inveigling against the Justice Department, however, would be possible without the complicity of Attorney General Bill Barr and other political appointees. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 11 Feb. 2020 Hunter’s Timon tends more toward rough playfulness, interacting with the audience in the front rows with some edgy but not too disquieting banter, and getting laughs by inveigling the unctuous Painter into eating worms. Geoffrey O’brien, The New York Review of Books, 29 Jan. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Anglo-French enveegler, aveogler, avogler to blind, hoodwink, from avogle, enveugle blind, from Medieval Latin ab oculis, literally, lacking eyes First Known Use 1539, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing inveigle inveigle one's way inveigle one's way Legal Definition inveigle transitive verb in·vei·gle in-ˈvā-gəl, -ˈvē- inveigled; inveigling : to lure by false representations or other deceit whoever unlawfully…inveigles, decoys, kidnaps, abducts, or carries away and holds for ransom or reward or otherwise any person…shall be punished by imprisonment U.S. Code inveigle verb as in to persuade Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance persuade seduce lure entice beguile tempt draw in ensnare entrap betray snow bait enmesh allure solicit decoy trap lead on snare mesh bewitch captivate tangle rope (in) wile magnetize catch charm fascinate immesh enchant Antonyms & Near Antonyms warn alert caution ward (off) forewarn drive (away or off) turn away repulse See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of inveigle are decoy, entice, lure, seduce, and tempt. While all these words mean "to lead astray from one's true course," inveigle implies enticing by cajoling or flattering. fund-raisers inveigling wealthy alumni While in some cases nearly identical to inveigle, decoy implies a luring into entrapment by artifice. attempting to decoy the enemy into an ambush Although the words entice and inveigle have much in common, entice suggests drawing by artful or adroit means. advertising designed to entice new customers The words lure and inveigle can be used in similar contexts, but lure implies a drawing into danger, evil, or difficulty through attracting and deceiving. lured naive investors with get-rich-quick schemes While the synonyms seduce and inveigle are close in meaning, seduce implies a leading astray by persuasion or false promises. seduced by assurances of assistance The meanings of tempt and inveigle largely overlap; however, tempt implies the presenting of an attraction so strong that it overcomes the restraints of conscience or better judgment. tempted by the offer of money
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inveigle

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