pretempt

/priˈtɛmp/

Definitions

1. verb

To tempt or induce someone to do something.

“The salesperson tried to pretempt the customer into purchasing an extended warranty.”

2. noun

A precursor or inducement to temptation.

“The tempting offer was a pretempt to get the employee to switch companies.”

Synonyms

  • entice
  • lure
  • tempt

Antonyms

  • deter
  • discourage