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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