Beguile

Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡaɪl/

Beguile (verb)

  1. To attract someone’s attention in a pleasant way, sometimes to mislead them.
  2. To make time feel less boring by doing something enjoyable.
  3. To distract someone so they do not notice what is happening.

Examples

  • The performer beguiled the crowd with a friendly smile.
  • She beguiled him into trusting her too quickly.