Beguilement

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be·guile (b

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tr.v. be·guiled, be·guil·ing, be·guiles

1. To deceive by guile; delude. See Synonyms at deceive.

2. To take away from by or as if by guile; cheat: a disease that has beguiled me of strength.

3. To distract the attention of; divert: "to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming" (Abraham Lincoln).

4. To pass (time) pleasantly.

5. To amuse or charm; delight. See Synonyms at charm.

[Middle English bigilen : bi-, be- + gilen, to deceive; see guile.]

be·guilement n.

be·guiler n.

be·guiling·ly adv.

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Noun	1.	beguilement - magnetic personal charm animal magnetism, bewitchery attractiveness - sexual allure
	2.	beguilement - an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations distraction entertainment, amusement - an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

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