English verb: beguile | |||
| 1. | beguile (social) influence by slyness | ||
| Synonyms | hoodwink, juggle | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cheat, chisel, rip off | ||
| 2. | beguile (emotion) attract; cause to be enamored | ||
| Samples | She captured all the men's hearts. | ||
| Examples | The performance is likely to beguile Sue | ||
| Synonyms | becharm, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | appeal, attract | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | hold, work | ||