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to inveigle
01
to trick someone into doing something through clever and cunning methods
Examples
The charming salesperson tried to inveigle customers into buying the expensive product by emphasizing its exclusive features.
Despite initial skepticism, the charismatic speaker was able to inveigle the audience into supporting his controversial ideas.
02
to gain entry into a place or situation using deceitful tactics
Transitive: to inveigle oneself somewhere | to inveigle entry somewhere
Examples
The thief tried to inveigle his way into the exclusive party by posing as a member of the catering staff.
She inveigled her path into the restricted laboratory by sweet-talking the security guard at the entrance.
