beguile v. + Add to list US //bɪˈɡaɪɫ// UK //bɪɡˈaɪl// be·guile SynonymsEtymology Synonyms becharmcaptivatecapturecatchcharmenamorhoodwinkjuggletranceOriginMEbegilen→ENbeguile From Middle English begilen, begylen; equivalent to be- + guile. Compare Middle Dutch begilen (“to beguile”). Doublet of bewile.