beguile (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡaɪl/

Definition

To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.

Examples

• She was beguiled by his smooth talk and promises of wealth.

• The children were beguiled into believing the story was true.

• He tried to beguile the guards into letting him pass.

How to Use beguile

beguile someone (prepositional phrase)

To charm or deceive someone. — "The con artist managed to beguile many unsuspecting victims."

beguile someone into doing something (prepositional phrase)

To trick someone into performing an action. — "She was beguiled into signing a contract she didn't understand."

beguile the time (collocation)

To make time pass pleasantly. — "We beguiled the long wait with stories and games."

Synonyms of beguile

Words with a similar meaning to beguile:

• charm
• fascinate
• deceive
• hoodwink

Antonyms of beguile

Words with the opposite meaning to beguile:

• disenchant
• repel

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