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entice Antonyms

Opposite of entice

Pinning down the opposite of entice requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To attract or tempt someone by offering pleasure, advantage, or a desirable reward.

Usage Example

"The bakery uses the aroma of freshly baked bread to repel customers into the shop."

Strongest
repel
deter
Strong
dissuade
discourage
repulse
put off
turn off
disgust

Similar words to entice

Words similar to entice shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

tempt
lure
attract
allure
beguile
draw in
coax
seduce
See all synonyms of entice

• Nearby Words

enthusiast
enthusiastic
enthusiastically
entice
enticement
enticer
enticing

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Entice. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/entice
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