Entice

22 words & definitions

beguile verb
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
evince verb
To cause a feeling to reveal itself.
wheedle verb
To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something
hawker noun
A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting
ploy noun
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage
coy adjective
Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring
cajole verb
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
flirt nounverb
verb
Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions
beckon verb
To literally or figuratively gesture with the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or to follow
lure nounverb
verb
Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.
entice verb
To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage
implore verb
To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something.
seductive adjective
Very tempting
mesmerizing adjective
To hold one's attention in an almost magnetic way
spellbound adjective
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell
captivating adjective
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
flirt nounverb
noun
A person who habitually flirts
lure nounverb
noun
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
arouse verb
To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.
induce verb
To persuade or influence someone to do something.
sensual adjective
Describing something that provides physical pleasure, particularly through sight, touch, taste, sound, or smell.
seduce verb
To lead astray usually by persuasion or false promises