Beguile
To deceive or mislead by charm; to enchant or attract, often with the intention to deceive; also to pass time pleasantly.
verbBeguile
To deceive or mislead by charm; to enchant or attract, often with the intention to deceive; also to pass time pleasantly.
verbImagine This
There was a charming but deceiving tourist guide who persuaded the tourists to pay the tips upfront, and she disappeared with the money shortly after.
Sounds Like
bih-GYL
Looks Like
Be guide
Remember This
Be- is a prefix meaning to cause to be, to surround, or to intensify. It appears in words like befriend, become, and beguile. The base word guile means deceit or cunning.
Other Forms
Connect With
Guile → Deceit; trickery; cunning
Note
Do not confuse beguile with beguine (a historical dance). Also note that beguile can carry a positive sense of charm, but the typical SAT usage emphasizes deception or trickery.