History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
deceive

to cause (a person) to believe something that is false

mislead; be dishonest

entangle

to catch (something) in an obstacle

involve, mix up

entice

to tempt or persuade (a person)

allure; persuade

mislead

to cause (a person) to have the wrong idea or opinion or, to act incorrectly

give someone the wrong idea, information

seduce

to persuade (a person who is less experienced) to have sexual intercourse; to persuade (a person) to do wrong

tempt, ensnare

shilling

(until 1971) a British coin with the value of twelve old pennies; a unit of currency in Kenya, Uganda etc

bait, entrap

tantalize

to tease (a person) by raising hopes that cannot (yet) be realized

provoke, tease

tease

to make fun of (a person) playfully or unkindly; to annoy (an animal) (e.g. by pulling its tail)

aggravate, provoke

tempt

to (try to) persuade (a person) to do something wrong or foolish; to attract (a person) to have or do something

lure, entice

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