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persuade vs inveigle

inveigle vs persuade

persuade and inveigle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
persuade No No Yes No
inveigle No No Yes No
As verbs, inveigle is a hyponym of persuade; that is, inveigle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than persuade:
  • persuade: cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
  • inveigle: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
persuade (verb) inveigle (verb)
cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
win approval or support for
Difference between persuade and inveigle

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