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Definitions for: Entice [v] provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
Webster (1913) Definition: En*tice", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enticed; p. pr. & vb.
n. Enticing.] [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.]
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.
Syn: To allure; lure; coax; decoy; seduce; tempt; inveigle;
incite; persuade; prevail on. See Allure.
Synonyms: lure, tempt
See Also: bait, call, decoy, hook, lead on, provoke, seduce, snare, stimulate, stool, tweedle
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