Inveiglement

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈveɪɡlmənt/

Definitions of inveiglement

noun the act of persuading or leading someone into doing something by deception or flattery

Example Sentences

A1 She fell victim to his inveiglement and ended up buying a product she didn't need.

A2 The salesman's inveiglement tactics were quite convincing, leading many customers to make impulsive purchases.

B1 The politician's inveiglement of the public was exposed when his corruption was revealed.

B2 The cult leader's inveiglement of vulnerable individuals into joining his group was disturbingly effective.

C1 The master manipulator's inveiglement of powerful figures allowed him to control the political landscape for years.

C2 The con artist's inveiglement of wealthy investors led to a massive financial scandal that rocked the business world.

Examples of inveiglement in a Sentence

formal The salesman's inveiglement tactics were transparent to the discerning customer.

informal She tried to inveigle me into going shopping with her, but I declined.

slang He used his smooth talking skills to inveigle his way into getting a discount.

figurative The politician's inveiglement of the public was met with skepticism and scrutiny.

Grammatical Forms of inveiglement

past tense

inveigled

plural

inveiglements

comparative

more inveiglement

superlative

most inveiglement

present tense

inveigles

future tense

will inveigle

perfect tense

has inveigled

continuous tense

is inveigling

singular

inveiglement

positive degree

inveiglement

infinitive

to inveigle

gerund

inveigling

participle

inveigling

Origin and Evolution of inveiglement

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle French
Story behind the word: The word 'inveiglement' originated from the Middle French word 'enveiglement' which comes from the Old French word 'aveuglement' meaning 'blindness' or 'deception'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inveiglement' shifted in meaning from 'deception' to 'persuasion through flattery or trickery'.