tempt
Verb
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same as: allure
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subtypes:
- hook, snare - entice and trap
- seduce - lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct
- call - lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
- stool - lure with a stool, as of wild fowl
- lead on - entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken
- tweedle - entice through the use of music
- decoy - lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
- bait - lure, entice, or entrap with bait
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same as: invite
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is a type of: persuade - cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
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is a type of: persuade - cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
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