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

  1. 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."

  1. 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."

  2. Tempt as a verb (transitive):

    To attract; to allure.

    Examples:

    "Its glossy skin tempted me."

  3. Tempt as a verb (transitive):

    To provoke something; to court.

    Examples:

    "It would be tempting fate."