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Tempt vs Inveigle - What's the difference?

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Tempt is a related term of inveigle.


In lang=en terms the difference between tempt and inveigle

is that tempt is to provoke something; to court while inveigle is to obtain through guile or cunning.

As verbs the difference between tempt and inveigle

is that tempt is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice while inveigle is to convert, convince or win over with flattery or wiles.

tempt

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
  • She tempted me to eat the apple.
  • To attract; to allure.
  • Its glossy skin tempted me.
  • To provoke something; to court.
  • It would be tempting fate.

    Derived terms

    * temptation * tempter * temptress * tempt fate * tempt providence

    inveigle

    English

    Verb

    (inveigl)
  • to convert, convince or win over with flattery or wiles
  • *
  • to obtain through guile or cunning
  • Usage notes

    * Sometimes confused with (inveigh).