obtest

/ˈɒbstest/

Definitions

1. verb

to tempt or try to induce someone to do something, especially something wrong

“She claimed that her friend was trying to obtest her into giving in.”

2. noun

an act of tempting or trying to induce someone to do something

“The obtest was a clever ploy to get her to reveal her secret.”

Synonyms

  • entice
  • induce
  • tempt
  • try

Antonyms

  • deter
  • discourage
  • restrain