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- pronunciation:
- b
gaIl
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
beguiles, beguiling, beguiled |
| definition 1: |
to deceive or cheat by using guile.
Don't be beguiled by his innocent look.The elderly couple were beguiled of a large sum of money.- similar words:
- bait, double-talk
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| definition 2: |
to cause to be distracted, as by charm, flattery, or the like.
Her beauty beguiled him, and he could not think of a single word to say.- synonyms:
- enchant
- similar words:
- charm, double-talk, lull
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| definition 3: |
to give pleasure by charming.
She beguiled the audience with her graceful movements.- synonyms:
- enchant
- similar words:
- allure, amuse, bewitch, charm
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| related words: |
allure, betray, cheat, deceive, divert, entertain, entrance, gyp, intrigue, lure, mislead, tease, throw, trick, wheedle |
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| derivations: |
beguilement (n.), beguiler (n.) |
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