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be·guile

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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 fol. 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.

[Origin: 1175–1225; ME bigilen. See be-, guile

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—Related forms

be·guile·ment, noun

be·guil·er, noun

—Synonyms 1. deceive, cheat. 3. amuse, entertain.

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be·guile Audio Help (bĭ-gīl') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. be·guiled, be·guil·ing, be·guiles

To deceive by guile; delude. See Synonyms at deceive.
To take away from by or as if by guile; cheat: a disease that has beguiled me of strength.
To distract the attention of; divert: "to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming" (Abraham Lincoln).
To pass (time) pleasantly.
To amuse or charm; delight. See Synonyms at charm.

[Middle English bigilen : bi-, be- + gilen, to deceive; see guile.]

be·guile'ment n., be·guil'er n., be·guil'ing·ly adv.

beguiled
adjective
filled with wonder and delight