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- [in-vey-guh l, -vee-]
- /ɪnˈveɪ gəl, -ˈvi-/
- /ɪnˈveɪ.ɡl̩/
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- [in-vey-guh l, -vee-]
- /ɪnˈveɪ gəl, -ˈvi-/
Definitions of inveigle word
- verb with object inveigle to entice, lure, or ensnare by flattery or artful talk or inducements (usually followed by into): to inveigle a person into playing bridge. 1
- verb with object inveigle to acquire, win, or obtain by beguiling talk or methods (usually followed by from or away): to inveigle a theater pass from a person. 1
- noun inveigle Persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery. 1
- transitive verb inveigle persuade by deceit 1
- verb inveigle If you inveigle someone into doing something, you cleverly persuade them to do it when they do not really want to. 0
- verb inveigle to lead (someone into a situation) or persuade (to do something) by cleverness or trickery; cajole 0
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Origin of inveigle
First appearance:
before 1485 One of the 25% oldest English words
1485-95; variant of envegle < Anglo-French enveogler, equivalent to en- en-1 + Old French (a)vogler to blind, derivative of avogle blind < Vulgar Latin *aboculus eyeless, adj. derivative of phrase *ab oculīs without eyes. See ab-, ocular
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Parts of speech for Inveigle
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inveigle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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verb inveigle
- bait — Bait is food which you put on a hook or in a trap in order to catch fish or animals.
- urge — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- honey — a sweet, viscid fluid produced by bees from the nectar collected from flowers, and stored in nests or hives as food.
- hook — a curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something.
Antonyms for inveigle
verb inveigle
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- liberate — to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage.
- release — to lease again.
- prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
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