Answer: sophisticates

AnswerCrossword Clue
sophisticatesMislead or corrupt (a person, an argument, the mind, etc.) by sophistry
sophisticatesSOPHISTICATE, to make artificial or worldly
sophisticatesDevelop (something such as a piece of equipment or a technique) into a more complex form
sophisticatesTalk or reason in an impressively complex and educated manner
sophisticatesCause (a person or their thoughts, attitudes, and expectations) to become less simple or straightforward through education or experience