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What is another word for Beguilement? – 113 Beguilement Synonyms

    Need another word for Beguilement? Use these synonyms of Beguilement from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    deception deceit trickery duplicity fraud cheating swindling manipulation guile cunning artifice ruse stratagem subterfuge chicanery cozenage hoodwinking bamboozling flimflam humbug mystification enchantment enthrallment captivation fascination allure charm enticement seduction temptation beguiling wheedling

    Meaning of Beguilement

    According to Merriam-Webster, beguilement refers to the act of charming or tempting someone, often in a deceptive or misleading way.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines beguilement as the state of being deceived or misled, often through clever or charming means.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary describes beguilement as the act of attracting or influencing someone, often in a way that is not entirely honest or sincere.

    Example Uses

    • The con artist's beguilement of the innocent investor resulted in a significant loss of funds.
    • The magician's beguilement of the audience was so convincing that they were left wondering how he performed the trick.
    • The politician's charming smile and beguiling words hid a more sinister intent.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    honesty sincerity transparency integrity straightforwardness candor frankness openness truthfulness authenticity genuineness trustworthiness reliability dependability faithfulness loyalty forthrightness directness simplicity clarity