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The 2017 film The Beguiled , directed by Sofia Coppola, explores these themes as a group of women at a boarding school charm and eventually turn against a wounded soldier.

To persuade someone into doing something, sometimes involving trickery or flattery (e.g., "The salesman beguiled him into buying a car he didn't want"). beguile

To help time pass in an enjoyable way (e.g., "He beguiled the afternoon with a good book"). 2. Literary and Cultural Usage The 2017 film The Beguiled , directed by

To attract or interest someone, often through beauty or charisma (e.g., "She beguiled the audience with her poise"). Depending on the context, it carries different nuances:

The word originates from Middle English, combining the prefix be- with guile (meaning deceit or cunning). Depending on the context, it carries different nuances:

In Macbeth , Lady Macbeth famously tells her husband to "beguile the time" by appearing innocent and welcoming while hiding their murderous intentions.