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Opposite of to lure by temptation or enticement
Opposite of to entice, especially by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach
Opposite of to convince or manipulate
“The convenient rationalization that our weapons potpourri will confuse the enemy into fear of misbehaving is absurd and threatening.”
Opposite of to trick or deceive with a ploy or ruse
“He thought she was my sister, and I dared not undeceive him, for I soon perceived that he loved her.”
Opposite of to convince, or cause to believe, through flattery
“Had Grampion been imperious or improper, her arsenal would have been adequate to repel his advances, but he was simply gentlemanly.”
Opposite of to attract or seduce someone
“She had no interest in Wade and would often reject his advances.”
Opposite of to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
Opposite of something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
Opposite of a thing that attracts or tempts someone
Opposite of the ability to attract and charm people
Opposite of a person or thing that is very attractive or interesting
“A loss will be the nail in the coffin for his professional tennis career.”
Opposite of a powerful force of attraction
“She liked him, which is extremely important given her strong aversion to doctors.”
Opposite of the advantage or benefit of something
“The biggest drawback to this plan is that it will antagonize opponents of outsourcing.”
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