Synonyms for entice
ɛnˈtaɪsen·tice

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1. entice

   To allure is to draw as with a lure by some charm or some prospect of pleasure or advantage. We may attract others to a certain thing without intent; as, the good unconsciously attract others to virtue. We may allure either to that which is evil or to that which is good and noble, by purpose and endeavor, as in the familiar line, "Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way," Goldsmith Deserted Village, l. 170. Lure is rather more akin to the physical nature. It is the word we would use of drawing on an animal. Coax expresses the attraction of the person, not of the thing. A man may be coaxed to that which is by no means alluring. Cajole and decoy carry the idea of deceiving and ensnaring. To inveigle is to lead one blindly in. To tempt is to endeavor to lead one wrong; to seduce is to succeed in winning one from good to ill. Win may be used in either a bad or a good sense, in which latter it surpasses the highest sense of allure, because it succeeds in that which allure attempts; as, "He that winneth souls is wise," Prov. xi, 30.

   Synonyms:
   allure, attract, cajole, captivate, coax, decoy, draw, inveigle, lure, seduce, tempt, win

   Antonyms:
   chill, damp, deter, dissuade, drive away, repel, warn

   Preposition:
   Allure to a course; allure by hopes; allure from evil to good.

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1. entice

   Synonyms:
   allure, seduce, lure, tempt, attract, decoy

   Antonyms:
   deter, warn, hinder, repel

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1. entice, lure, temptverb

   provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

   "He lured me into temptation"

   Synonyms:
   allure, invite, influence, tempt, lure, charm

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1. • Provoke

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1. enticeverb

   Synonyms:
   allure (to evil), lure, attract, decoy, seduce, tempt, coax, inveigle, wheedle, cajole, persuade, lead astray

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1. enticeverb

   Synonyms:
   seduce, allure, persuade, inveigle, wheedle, tempt

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1. List of paraphrases for "entice":

   attract, induce, encourage

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1. Amber Freda:

   Stylistically, you want to pick up on colors and textures that tie the two spaces together, make it more than just a couple of chairs and a dining table. A plain dining table with wooden chairs won’t entice you to use it very much, but really comfortable lounge seating will.

2. Comedian Bill Cosby:

   Now suppose someone brings a weapon or decided to do more foolishness, There will be announcements made and the stations made some disclaimers, but what if people don't listen to what they said and they entice violence.

3. State Brian Kemp:

   We weren’t having a voice in the process, i felt like a way to fix that would be to build this coalition in the South to really entice the candidates to come here and campaign and to give us a voice.

4. Edward Seiler:

   Homebuyer demand has faltered this summer, as lingering economic uncertainty, high inflation, and still-high mortgage rates caused many prospective buyers to delay their home search, the combination of a strong job market and moderating home price growth could entice some of these buyers to return in the coming months.

5. George Salmon:

   There are enough sub-plots in the race to acquire Sky to commission a prime-time drama, fox coming back in for Sky isn't a surprise in itself, but the fact the offer is slightly behind what some had anticipated brings another twist. In fact, there's every chance it might entice another counter from Comcast.