Synonyms of enticed

enticed

verb

past tense of entice

as in tempted

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage

every commercial seemed to be for some tempting snack specifically designed to entice me from my diet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tempted
• lured
• seduced
• persuaded
• allured
• betrayed
• beguiled
• baited
• solicited
• decoyed
• led on
• fascinated
• trapped
• enchanted
• inveigled
• ensnared
• entrapped
• captivated
• drew in
• snared
• enmeshed
• charmed
• snowed
• caught
• meshed
• roped (in)
• tangled
• bewitched
• magnetized
• wiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warned
• cautioned
• alerted
• forewarned
• drove (away or off)
• repulsed
• turned away
• warded (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enticed

The country is one of Europe’s quickest growing AI markets, and major AI and big tech corporations such as Microsoft and TikTok have already pledged billions in investments into Finland, enticed by its growing role in Europe’s AI economy. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Rashford enticed the Ukrainian, then drove past him on the outside, further beating Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the area, forcing James Tarkowski to slide in to concede a corner. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Patients who did not need end-of-life care were then either fraudulently placed on it or enticed into it. — John Fund, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2026

Marvel Studios began moving its production operations to Georgia, enticed by the state’s uncapped tax credits that could be used for actors’ salaries. — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Ryninks was delighted to have enticed such a high calibre of Welsh talent aboard this small indie. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

What enticed you to revisit the characters and write for them again in this context? — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 30 July 2026

Money has started to enter into the equation with high school athletes, players cannot only legally accept NIL deals at the prep level, but there is also money being tossed around illegally, as athletes are enticed to transfer to certain schools. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

That's cranking up the pressure for local officials, who are often enticed by the opportunity for new revenue generation but have been slammed by public opposition. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 17 July 2026