01 v. t. 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 in…
imp. & p. p.
Enticed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Enticing
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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.