inveigle

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈveɪ.ɡəl/ or /ɪnˈviː.ɡəl/

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Verb

Plain form inveigle

Third-person singular inveigles

Past tense inveigled

Past participle inveigled

Present participle inveigling

1. (transitive) If you inveigle someone, you convince someone to do something by flattering them.
   • Synonyms: cajole, wheedle, coax, persuade and entice