intice

/ɪnˈtɪs/ or /ɪnˈtɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. verb

to entice or attract someone or something with a promise or bait

“The advertisement tried to intice customers with a free trial offer.”

2. verb

to entice or persuade someone to do something

“She tried to intice him into joining the team with her persuasive arguments.”

3. noun

a device, usually consisting of a small fish or other bait on a hook, used to lure fish into a trap

“The old fisherman used an intice to catch the big fish in the river.”

Synonyms

  • attract
  • entice
  • lure

Antonyms

  • deter
  • discourage
  • repel