enticer

One who lures

An enticer is someone or something that tempts or lures, drawing others toward something appealing—often with connotations of seduction or manipulation: The casino was an enticer of desperate gamblers.

The word implies active attraction rather than passive appeal.

persuader

tempter

One who lures astray

coaxer · wheedler · sweet-talker · smooth-talker · flatterer · salesperson · promoter · pitchman · recruiter · lobbyist

charm

enchanter

One who uses magic

captivator · fascinator · charmer · beguiler · enchantress · siren · seducer · seductress · vamp · femme fatale

allurement

lure

Thing that tempts

appeal · draw · magnetism · pull · siren · decoy · carrot · hook · come-on · sweetener

Categories
Opposites
attraction vs. repulsion

enticerrepeller

Thing that drives away

repellent · deterrent · discourager · dissuader · turn-off

moral valence of influence

enticerdissuader

One who advises against

protector · guardian · cautioner · counselor · conscience

Family

enticing, entice, enticement, enticed, entices, enticements, enticers, unenticing

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