Synonyms for entice

Most common

lure · tempt · induce · attract

All synonyms

Verb

Antonyms

repulse

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Definitions

1. v. 1

   To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.

   I enticed the little bear into the trap with a pot of honey.

Forms

Past participle

enticed
e.g. enticed → lured, tempted, induced, attracted…

Example sentences

• attract Positive atomic nuclei attract negative electrons.
• lure Sami was trying to lure Layla back into his life.
• induce Moderate exercise in the evening helps induce sleep.
• tempt The brochure didn't tempt me to go on holiday there.
• arrest You're under arrest for the murder of Tom Jackson.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

move¹, lead¹, draw¹, lure¹, coax¹

5 letters

court¹, tempt¹, decoy²

6 letters

arrest², invite², induce², seduce², allure², entrap², cajole²

7 letters

attract², procure², ensnare², beguile², wheedle

8 letters

persuade², inveigle

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (decoy² = 2 syllables).