English dictionary
entice
/E/n't/aI/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait <i>enticed</i> the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens <i>enticed</i> them to listen.
Source: webster1913