Inveigle
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Inveigle [in-VAY-ɡəl]
Part of speech: verb
Origin: French, late 15th century
1. Persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.
2. (Inveigle oneself or one's way into) Gain entrance to (a place) by persuading (someone) with deception or flattery.
Examples of inveigle in a sentence
"We must inveigle him into participating in the auction."
"Her name wasn't on the guest list, but she still inveigled her way into the party."
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