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verb (used with object), -guiled, -guil·ing.
1.
to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.
2.
to take away from by cheating or deceiving (usually followed by of): to be beguiled of money.
3.
to charm or divert: a multitude of attractions to beguile the tourist.
4.
to pass (time) pleasantly: beguiling the long afternoon with a good book.
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Beguile
is one of our favorite verbs.
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Example Sentences
- Almost year-round gypsters beguile homeowners with promises of good deals and easy financing for fix-up jobs.
- He's more willing to explain his artistic motives, particularly the overly scrutinized lyrics that beguile scholars.
- She'd used her daughter's identity to beguile the two men.
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