The Open Dictionary

inveigle

verb

UK/ɪnˈveɪ.ɡᵊl/
US/ɪnˈveɪ.ɡᵊl/

Definitions of inveigle verb

  1. Transitive

    To skillfully persuade or manipulate someone into doing something, often through deception or flattery, that they are initially unwilling to do.

    • He tried to inveigle her into signing the contract.

    • The salesman attempted to inveigle the customer into buying unnecessary products.

    • She inveigled him into revealing the secret with sweet talk.