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ENTICE

\ɛntˈa͡ɪs], \ɛntˈa‍ɪs], \ɛ_n_t_ˈaɪ_s]\

Definitions of ENTICE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

Enticingly.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Enticingly.
To induce by exciting hope or desire: to tempt: to lead astray.
ENTICER.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

ENTICER.
To draw, or attempt to drawespecially into evil); allure; seduce.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

To allure, to attract, to draw by blandishment or hopes.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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