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inveigle

/ɪnˈviːɡl/

/ɪnˈviɡəl/

Translations

inveigleverb

inveigled

Past Simple

inveigled

Past Participle

inveigling

Gerund

/ɪnˈviːɡl/

/ɪnˈviɡəl/

amadouerEmploi courant pour persuader par la flatterie ou la ruse.

She managed to inveigle her way into the exclusive club by complimenting the manager.

Elle a réussi à amadouer son chemin jusqu’au club exclusif en complimentant le gérant.

Additional translations

soutirerAvec l’idée d’obtenir quelque chose par la ruse ou la flatterie, notamment des informations.

Synonyms

inveigleverb

To persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery.

She managed to inveigle her way into the exclusive club by complimenting the manager.

To obtain or bring about (something) through deception or flattery.

The reporter managed to inveigle confidential information from the reluctant witness.