Embroil (8)

I believe the answer is:

inveigle

(Other definitions for inveigle that I've seen before include "Seduce" , "use enticements" , "Lead on, entice" , "Persuade by wheedling" , "Persuade by deception" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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