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

But while Cartman and Ike are in Sephora, they get enticed into going into the backrooms with an employee, which look straight out of Kane Parsons’ horror film. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

During the mid-2000s, some tribal members, enticed by a chance at life-changing money, got involved in moving people and drugs, fueling cycles of arrest and incarceration that exacerbated challenges the community was already facing. — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2026

Anyone with a console can watch it, which enticed the comedian. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

While Bryan the Medical Courier may not be a marquee attraction, Abrams plays his bumbling so hilariously yet relatably that some kids may be enticed. — Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Once inside the warehouse, shoppers tend to linger, enticed by a potent cocktail of comforting routine, retail adrenaline and cheap eats. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Despite Congress-approve funding that's already on the table, center officials last weekend again underscored the need to honor Trump so that he might be enticed to lead additional efforts at raising money and oversee the renovation. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

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