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Sweetener

One who, or that which, sweetens; one who palliates; that which moderates acrimony.

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Broader term 5

Enticement 76% connected

The act or practice of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.

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Flavoring 76% connected

of Flavor

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Seasoner 76% connected

One who, or that which, seasons, or gives a relish; a seasoning.

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Seasoning 76% connected

of Season

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Temptation 76% connected

The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction.

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Narrower term 5

Honey 76% connected

A sweet viscid fluid, esp. that collected by bees from flowers of plants, and deposited in the cells of the honeycomb.

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Saccharin 76% connected

A bitter white crystalline substance obtained from the saccharinates and regarded as the lactone of saccharinic acid; -- so called because formerly s…

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Sirup 76% connected

Alt. of Syrup

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Sugar 76% connected

A sweet white (or brownish yellow) crystalline substance, of a sandy or granular consistency, obtained by crystallizing the evaporated juice of certa…

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Syrup 76% connected

A thick and viscid liquid made from the juice of fruits, herbs, etc., boiled with sugar.

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Dulcorate 74% connected

To sweeten; to make less acrimonious.

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Dulcorate 74% connected

To sweeten; to make less acrimonious.

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Sweeten 74% connected

To make sweet to the taste; as, to sweeten tea.

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Sweeten 74% connected

To make sweet to the taste; as, to sweeten tea.

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Synonym 4

Bait 92% connected

Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.

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Hook 92% connected

A piece of metal, or other hard material, formed or bent into a curve or at an angle, for catching, holding, or sustaining anything; as, a hook for c…

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Lure 92% connected

A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks.

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Sweetening 92% connected

of Sweeten

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