verb
- persuaded someone to do something through deception or flattery
Usage: past tense of inveigle
Examples
- She inveigled him into lending her money by praising his generosity.
- The salesman inveigled customers into buying expensive warranties.
- He was inveigled into signing the contract without reading it carefully.
- The children inveigled their parents into staying up past bedtime.
- She inveigled her way into the exclusive party through charm and persistence.
- The con artist inveigled elderly victims out of their life savings.