Inveiglement is a term used to describe the act of COAXING or persuading someone to do something they may not want to do. It is often used in a negative context, such as when someone is trying to manipulate another person into doing something against their will. The term is derived from the French verb 'inveigler, ' which means to entice or lure. COAXING is a synonym for inveiglement and is defined as using gentle persuasion to get someone to do something.