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beguilement


Meanings
  • The act of deceiving or enticing someone, typically in a subtle or underhanded way.

    - "The magician beguiled the audience with his sleight of hand."
    - "The politician's smooth talk and promises beguiled the voters, securing his election."
    - "The charmer's beguiling ways made it impossible for anyone to resist his charm."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with beguilement
Beguilement , beguiled , bewitched , beguiled. , Beguilement , in its delight , charms and delights the mind , in quiet , gentle rhyme.
Homophones
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  1. Beguilement, and the word 'beggarly', meaning of meagre means, or having little or no money. The words have the same pronunciation but different meanings.


Variants
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beguile , beguiled , beguilement , beguilements , beguiler , beguilers , beguiles , beguiling , beguilingly
Forms
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Beguilement can take various forms depending on the context and the intended meaning. Some common forms of beguilement include: (i) verbal beguilement, where someone uses words or language to deceive or entice someone; (ii) visual beguilement, where someone uses images or visual representations to deceive or entice someone; (iii) auditory beguilement, where someone uses sounds or music to deceive or entice someone; (iv) tactile beguilement, where someone uses touch or texture to deceive or entice someone; and (v) olfactory beguilement, where someone uses smells or fragrances to deceive or entice someone. Each of these forms of beguilement can be used in various contexts and for various purposes, such as entertainment, persuasion, or manipulation.


Etymology
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Old French 'beguiller', from 'begue', a wandering religious mendicant, from 'beguer', to make beguine, i.e. to make someone a beggar and dedicate them to a wandering religious life.


Related Concepts
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  1. Deception: Deception is the act of deliberately causing someone to believe something that is not true. Deception can take many forms, such as lying, cheating, hiding the truth, or manipulating information. Deception is often used to achieve various goals, such as gaining an advantage over someone, protecting oneself or one's interests, or achieving some form of entertainment or amusement.

  2. Persuasion: Persuasion is the act of using words, actions, or other means to influence someone's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors. Persuasion can be used for various purposes, such as selling a product or service, promoting a cause or idea, or resolving conflicts or disputes. Persuasion can take many forms, such as rhetoric, persuasive writing, persuasive speaking, or persuasive actions.

  3. Manipulation: Manipulation is the act of using various forms of influence, power, or control to manipulate or exploit someone or something for one's own benefit or advantage. Manipulation can take many forms, such as emotional manipulation, psychological manipulation, social manipulation, or financial manipulation. Manipulation can be used for various purposes, such as gaining control or power over someone or something, protecting one's own interests or well-being, or achieving some form of personal gain or advantage.


Culture
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Beguilement has been a subject of fascination in various cultures throughout history. It has been depicted in literature, art, music, and other forms of cultural expression. The concept of beguilement has been explored in various contexts, such as religious and spiritual practices, magic and sorcery, and interpersonal relationships and communication.

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