inveigling

verb

Definition of inveiglingnext
present participle of inveigle
as in persuading

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  1. persuading
  2. luring
  3. enticing
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  • Since Friday, Krause, Anderson ,and Mother Earth Foods are persuading grocery stores like Sam’s Club to redirect perishable foods from their dumpsters to Asheville’s residents.
    Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to persuading Arab countries to immediately adopt a more aggressive posture on enforcing sanctions against Hamas, the Biden administration should push them to publicly call out Sinwar’s obstructionist role in the talks.
    Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of persuading
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  • Many of her works feature glitter, beads, and notions, luring the viewer in with their collective splendor and evoking intimacy.
    News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
  • But the 48-year-old was arrested at his Las Vegas home in January 2023, accused of luring girls from California to Canada and allegedly raping them and making some his spiritual wives under the false guise of traditional practices.
    Sean Keane, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of luring
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  • This approach ensures a mood that complements each casino’s unique ambiance, engages the clientele and enhances their experience, enticing them to remain on the property longer and spend more.
    Nathan Green, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
  • These waterproof shoes come with a laundry list of enticing features, the first being a special Vibram Ecostep Recycle outsole, which provides grip on wet and dry surfaces.
    Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of enticing
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