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Beguile Definition & Meaning

beguile
verb
  1. influence by slyness
  2. attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"

"Beguile" in song lyrics

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  • "With sweets that shall the truest sight beguile:"
    William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
  • "hamlet act 3.2 beguile"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with beguile

Usage tips for "beguile"

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Frequently asked questions

What does beguile mean?
influence by slyness attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"
What part of speech is beguile?
Beguile is a verb.
How many definitions does beguile have?
Beguile has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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