beguile

• Verbe signifiant charmer ou séduire quelqu'un de manière habile ou trompeuse, ou encore tromper par ruse, ainsi que passer agréablement le temps.

A verb meaning to charm, enchant, or deceive someone in a skillful or cunning way, or to pleasantly pass time.

1. Trick or deceiveC1formal

   To influence or persuade someone through cunning, deception, or slyness.

   Tromper ou duper

   • The con artist beguiled the elderly woman into giving him her savings.
   • He was beguiled by the smooth promises of the salesman.
   • They beguiled the guards with a clever story to gain entry.

   Synonymesbamboozlecondeceivedeludedupefoolhoodwinkmisleadswindletrick

   Antonymesdisabuseenlightenundeceive

2. Charm or enchantC1formal

   To attract or captivate someone, causing them to be charmed or infatuated.

   charmer

   • Her beauty and wit beguiled everyone at the party.
   • He was completely beguiled by her mysterious smile.
   • The melody of the song beguiled the audience into a state of calm.

   Synonymesallurebewitchcaptivatecharmdelightenchantentrancefascinate

   Antonymesdisgustdissuadeoffendrepel