Definition of entice

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Entice (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 induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed them to listen..

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Into :: Into (prep.) Indicating the passing of a thing from one form, condition, or state to another; as, compound substances may be resolved into others which are more simple; ice is convertible into water, and water into vapor; men are more easily drawn than forced into compliance; we may reduce many distinct substances into one mass; men are led by evidence into belief of truth, and are often enticed into the commission of crimes'into; she burst into tears; children are sometimes frightened into fits
Train :: Train (v.) Hence, something tied to a lure to entice a hawk; also, a trap for an animal; a snare..
Apprenticeage :: Apprenticeage (n.) Apprenticeship.
Drill :: Drill (v. t.) To entice; to allure from step; to decoy; -- with on.
Bonnet :: Bonnet (n.) An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices others to bet or to bid; a decoy..
Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To draw or direct by influence, whether good or bad; to prevail on; to induce; to entice; to allure; as, to lead one to espouse a righteous cause..
Lenticel :: Lenticel (n.) A small, lens-shaped gland on the under side of some leaves..
Decoy :: Decoy (n.) A place into which wild fowl, esp. ducks, are enticed in order to take or shoot them..
Articled :: Articled (a.) Bound by articles; apprenticed; as, an articled clerk..
Lenticula :: Lenticula (n.) A lenticel.
Intice :: Intice (v. t.) See Entice.
Lure :: Lure (n.) Any enticement; that which invites by the prospect of advantage or pleasure; a decoy.
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
Lenticelle :: Lenticelle (n.) Lenticel.
Enticement :: Enticement (n.) That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; alluring object; as, an enticement to sin..
Temptress :: Temptress (n.) A woman who entices.
Enticer :: Enticer (n.) One who entices; one who incites or allures to evil.
Lenticellate :: Lenticellate (a.) Producing lenticels; dotted with lenticels.
Apprentice :: Apprentice (n.) A barrister, considered a learner of law till of sixteen years' standing, when he might be called to the rank of serjeant..
Schoolship :: Schoolship (n.) A vessel employed as a nautical training school, in which naval apprentices receive their education at the expense of the state, and are trained for service as sailors. Also, a vessel used as a reform school to which boys are committed by the courts to be disciplined, and instructed as mariners..
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