overtempt

/ˈɒvərˈtɛmp/

Definitions

1. verb

to try to tempt someone into doing something; to entice or persuade someone into a particular course of action.

“The salesman tried to overtempt her into buying the expensive designer handbag.”

2. noun

the act of tempting someone into doing something.

“The company’s marketing strategy involved a clever overtempt to get customers to sign up for their new service.”

Synonyms

  • entice
  • persuade
  • tempt

Antonyms

  • deter
  • discourage