verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

snares, entice, lure

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Example Sentences

Example:The politician was caught in a snares of his own rhetoric, making it hard to retract his false statements.

Definition:Traps or devices used to catch something, often in a metaphorical sense to describe entrapment or deception.

From snares

Example:Her kindness was merely a way to entice the old woman to hand over her valuable heirlooms.

Definition:To attract or lure someone to do something, especially something that might not be in their best interests.

From entice

Example:He tried to lure the victim to a deserted alleyway with a fake offer of help.

Definition:To attract or tempt someone to a place or situation, often with the intent to deceive or trap.

From lure