beguile
Translation
to beguile, to charm, to deceive
Examples
His charm beguiled everyone in the room.
His charm beguiled everyone in the room.
The salesman beguiled them into buying the car.
The salesman beguiled them into buying the car.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to charm or enchant (sb.) His charm beguiled everyone.
((sb.)) ((into -ing)) to trick (sb.) into doing (sth.) He beguiled her into signing the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: charm, enchant, deceive, trick; Antonyms: repel, disenchant
Etymology
From 'be-' (prefix) + Old French 'guile' (deceit, wile).
Memory Tips
Think 'be guile' - to be full of guile (cunning deceit). Imagine a charming snake beguiling its prey.