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Definition of Entice
1. Verb. Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion. "They entice him to write the letter"; "He lured me into temptation"
Specialized synonyms: Hook, Snare, Seduce, Call, Stool, Lead On, Tweedle, Decoy, Bait
Generic synonyms: Provoke, Stimulate
Derivative terms: Enticement, Enticement, Enticement, Lure, Lure, Lure, Temptable, Temptation, Tempter
Definition of Entice
1. v. t. To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed them to listen.
Definition of Entice
1. Verb. (transitive) To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Entice
1. to allure [v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES] - See also: allure
Medical Definition of Entice
1. To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed them to listen. "Roses blushing as they blow, And enticing men to pull." (Beau. & Fl) "My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not." (Prov. I. 10) "Go, and thine erring brother gain, Entice him home to be forgiven." (Keble) Synonym: To allure, lure, coax, decoy, seduce, tempt, inveigle, incite, persuade, prevail on. See Allure. Origin: OE. Entisen, enticen, OF. Enticier, entichier; pref. En- (L. In) + a word of uncertain origin, cf. OF. Atisier to stir a fire, provoke, L. Titio firebrand, or MHG. Zicken to push. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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