ENTI'CE, v.t. [L. titio, a firebrand.] 1. To incite or instigate, by exciting hope or desire; usually in a bad sense; as, to entice one to evil. Hence, to seduce; to lead astray; to induce to sin, by promises or persuasions.My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. Prov.1.2. To tempt; to incite; to urge or lead astray. Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. James 1.3. To incite; to allure; in a good sense.
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