inveigle
UK: ɪnˈveɪɡ(ə)l | US: ɪnˈveɪɡ(ə)l
vt. to persuade (someone) to do something by deception or flattery
vt. to lure or entice with subtle tactics
The word "inveigle" traces back to the Old French aveugler ("to blind"), derived from aveugle ("blind"), itself from Vulgar Latin aboculus (literally "without eyes"). The prefix in- (Latin "into") was later added in English, blending the sense of "leading someone blindly" into deception. Over time, it evolved to mean coaxing or manipulating through cunning charm.
She managed to inveigle her way into the exclusive party.
He inveigled his friend into investing in the dubious scheme.
The salesman inveigled customers with false promises.
They inveigled the secret out of him with flattery.
Don’t let yourself be inveigled by smooth talkers.