beguile
To charm or trick someone in a clever way.
beguile in a sentence
- The fox tried to beguile the hen with sweet words and a friendly smile.
- The market trader tried to beguile shoppers with charming words and promises of magic beans.
Words that mean something similar
charm, trick, tempt
More words about behaviour & manners
- betray: To let someone down by breaking their trust, often by giving away their secrets.
- boisterous: Noisy, lively and full of rough energy.
- brazen: Bold and cheeky, without any shame.
- brusque: Using few words in a way that seems rude and unfriendly.
- cajole: To gently persuade someone by being nice or making promises.
- caution: The care you take to avoid danger or mistakes.
- cautious: Careful to avoid danger or mistakes.
- chaos: A state of complete confusion, where nothing is in order.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test