Antonyms for allure

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : uh-loor

Phonetic Transcription : əˈlʊər

Definition of allure

Origin : c.1400, from Anglo-French alurer, Old French aleurer "to attract, captivate; train a falcon to hunt," from à "to" (see ad-) + loirre "falconer's lure," from a Frankish word (see lure), perhaps influenced by French allure "gait, way of walking." Related: Allured; alluring. The noun is first attested 1540s; properly this sense is allurement.

noun appeal
verb entice

Example sentences :

Now it assembles the blossoms of a whole long year to bewilder and allure.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

The table was spread in a manner to engage the eye and allure the appetite.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Thus: in that by guile they allure the people to the lust of the flesh.
Extract from : « The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained » by Martin Luther

He has eliminated the subtle sensuousness which has its own allure in the drawing.
Extract from : « Holbein » by Beatrice Fortescue

It is far better to allure them, by showing them the pleasures of doing right.
Extract from : « The Teacher » by Jacob Abbott

Half the business, my dear, is to know how to please and flatter and allure people.
Extract from : « The Gypsies » by Charles G. Leland

She flashed at him over her shoulder a smile that had all the allure of lovely youth.
Extract from : « The Highgrader » by William MacLeod Raine

But neither peace nor plenty could allure him where Nello was not.
Extract from : « Stories By English Authors: Germany » by Various

He did not, however, trust to this alone to allure his victim.
Extract from : « The Quadroon » by Mayne Reid

She saw at once that the topic did not allure him, and pushed home her advantage.
Extract from : « Brand Blotters » by William MacLeod Raine

Synonyms for allure

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