Beguile
Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡaɪl/
Beguile (verb)
- To attract someone’s attention in a pleasant way, sometimes to mislead them.
- To make time feel less boring by doing something enjoyable.
- 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.