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Meaning of beguile
The primary meaning of the word "beguile" is to charm or deceive someone.
Etymology of beguile
The word "beguile" originated from the Old French word "beguiler", which is derived from the word "guile", meaning cunning or deceit
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of deceiving or charming someone, often in a clever or manipulative way
Synonyms
Definitions
- To charm or deceive someone, typically in a clever or deceptive way
- * To pass time pleasantly, often in a way that distracts from problems or difficulties
Usage Examples
- The con artist beguiled the tourist into giving him her wallet
- * The beautiful scenery beguiled us into forgetting our worries
- * The magician's tricks beguiled the audience into believing he had supernatural powers
Antonyms
reveal
disclose
expose
uncover
discover
inform
enlighten
educate
warn
alert
advise
caution
deter
discourage
dishearten
disillusion
disenchant
repel
repulse
offend