Definitions
- Describing a situation where someone is lured or attracted to something. - Referring to a situation where someone is persuaded or convinced to do something. - Talking about a situation where someone is captivated or charmed by something.
- Referring to a situation where someone is encouraged or provoked to do something they shouldn't. - Describing a situation where someone is allured or attracted to something that may be harmful or dangerous. - Talking about a situation where someone is challenged or tested to resist something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where someone is drawn towards something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe situations where someone is influenced by external factors.
- 3Both words can be used in positive or negative contexts.
- 4Both words can be used to describe situations where someone is making a decision.
What is the difference?
- 1Intent: Entice implies a positive or neutral intent, while tempt implies a negative or risky intent.
- 2Result: Entice usually leads to a positive outcome, while tempt often leads to a negative outcome.
- 3Perspective: Entice focuses on the attraction of the thing being offered, while tempt focuses on the weakness or susceptibility of the person being offered.
- 4Connotation: Entice has a more positive connotation than tempt, which can have a negative connotation.
- 5Usage: Entice is more commonly used in marketing or advertising, while tempt is more commonly used in moral or ethical contexts.
Remember this!
Entice and tempt are synonyms that describe situations where someone is drawn towards something. However, the difference between entice and tempt is their intent and result. Entice implies a positive or neutral intent and usually leads to a positive outcome, while tempt implies a negative or risky intent and often leads to a negative outcome.
