The difference between Entice and Tempt
When used as verbs, entice means to lure, whereas tempt means to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward.
check bellow for the other definitions of Entice and Tempt
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Entice as a verb (transitive):
To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.
Examples:
"I enticed the little bear into the trap with a pot of honey."
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Tempt as a verb (transitive):
To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
Examples:
"She tempted me to eat the apple."
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Tempt as a verb (transitive):
To attract; to allure.
Examples:
"Its glossy skin tempted me."
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Tempt as a verb (transitive):
To provoke something; to court.
Examples:
"It would be tempting fate."