Inveigle
verb
To persuade someone to do something, usually by deceptive or cunning means.
He tried to inveigle her into signing the contract without reading it.
Often appears as...
- inveigle into
- inveigle someone into
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To acquire something through deception or persuasion.
She managed to inveigle a ticket to the theater from her friend.
Often appears as...
- inveigle out of
- inveigle something from
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To persuade someone to do something, usually by deceptive or cunning means.
He tried to inveigle her into signing the contract without reading it.
Often appears as...
- inveigle into
- inveigle someone into
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To acquire something through deception or persuasion.
She managed to inveigle a ticket to the theater from her friend.
Often appears as...
- inveigle out of
- inveigle something from
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Agenda
The word often suggests someone has a secret plan or motive.
She seemed to inveigle him into the scheme with whispered promises.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'inveigle' implies disapproval of the deceit involved.
They felt uneasy, suspecting he'd inveigled his way into the club.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Persuasion
Emphasizes the sneaky or charming strategies used.
He could inveigle anyone with his persuasive smile.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Agenda
The word often suggests someone has a secret plan or motive.
She seemed to inveigle him into the scheme with whispered promises.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'inveigle' implies disapproval of the deceit involved.
They felt uneasy, suspecting he'd inveigled his way into the club.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Persuasion
Emphasizes the sneaky or charming strategies used.
He could inveigle anyone with his persuasive smile.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Agenda
The word often suggests someone has a secret plan or motive.
She seemed to inveigle him into the scheme with whispered promises.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'inveigle' implies disapproval of the deceit involved.
They felt uneasy, suspecting he'd inveigled his way into the club.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Persuasion
Emphasizes the sneaky or charming strategies used.
He could inveigle anyone with his persuasive smile.
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