beguilement

be·guile

B0162600 (bĭ-gīl′)tr.v. be·guiled, be·guil·ing, be·guiles 1. To deceive by guile or charm: beguiled unwary investors.2. To deprive (someone) of something by guile or deceit; 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 amuse or charm; delight or fascinate. See Synonyms at charm.5. To pass (time) pleasantly.

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

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be·guile′ment n.be·guil′er n.be·guil′ing·ly adv.

Thesaurus

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