inveigle

• Jemanden durch Schmeichelei, Täuschung oder geschickte Manipulation dazu bringen, etwas zu tun; auch: jemanden listig in etwas hineinlocken.

A verb meaning to persuade someone to do something through flattery, deception, or subtle manipulation.

1. Persuade through deceptionC2formal

   To persuade someone to do something through flattery, deception, or trickery.

   Durch Täuschung überreden

   • He inveigled her into lending him money by promising quick returns.
   • The salesman inveigled the customer into buying an overpriced product.
   • She inveigled her way into the exclusive party by pretending to be a VIP.

   Synonymebeguilecajolecoaxenticelureseducewheedle

   Antonymecoercecompelforce