Index of English words, starting with "en"

(1) - Enthymeme (n.) An argument consisting of only two propositions, an antecedent and consequent deduced from it; a syllogism with one premise omitted; as, We are dependent; therefore we should be humble. Here the major proposition is suppressed. The complete syllogism would be, Dependent creatures should be humble; we are dependent creatures; therefore we should be humble.

(1) - Entice (v. t.) To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed them to listen.

(1) - Enticement (n.) That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; alluring object; as, an enticement to sin.
(2) - Enticement (n.) The act or practice of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.

(1) - Enticer (n.) One who entices; one who incites or allures to evil.

(1) - Enticing (a.) That entices; alluring.
(2) - Enticing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Entice