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Antonyms for entices

Grammar : Verb
Spell : en-tahys
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈtaɪs

Definition of entices

Origin :
  • late 13c., intice, from Old French enticier "to stir up (fire), to excite, incite," perhaps from Vulgar Latin *intitiare "set on fire," from Latin in- "in" (see in- (2)) + titio (genitive titionis) "firebrand," of uncertain origin. Meaning "to allure, attract" is from c.1300. Related: Enticed; enticing.
  • verb allure; persuade
Example sentences :
  • This man has a sister, Maddalena, who entices the Duke to a lonely inn.
  • Extract from : « The Complete Opera Book » by Gustav Kobb
  • The witch comes in, and entices Sunday away by fine promises.
  • Extract from : « Games and Songs of American Children » by Various
  • Her eyes gaze invitingly at the fisherman, whom she entices to his ruin.
  • Extract from : « Black Diamonds » by Mr Jkai
  • Her manner with the Sisters invites and entices them to "put upon" her.
  • Extract from : « A Diary Without Dates » by Enid Bagnold
  • She holds it up to Adam, and entices him to gather more of it from the tree.
  • Extract from : « The Dance of Death » by Francis Douce
  • For it entices like the old, from stifling streets to the haunts of Pan.
  • Extract from : « The Mountebank » by William J. Locke
  • The importance of this Bridge in its far-reaching effects at once entices and baffles the imagination.
  • Extract from : « Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883 » by William C. Kingsley
  • Re-appearing at a little distance, she entices them towards her, and thus they at once become good swimmers.
  • Extract from : « Mamma's Stories about Birds » by Anonymous (AKA the author of "Chickseed without Chickweed")
  • Lucia Brade calls in her pony phaeton and entices Pauline, who is always ready for a pleasure.
  • Extract from : « Floyd Grandon's Honor » by Amanda Minnie Douglas
  • Again, the fact that Atli entices the brother of his wife into his power, has been urged as a parallel.
  • Extract from : « Beowulf » by R. W. Chambers

Synonyms for entices

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