eliciting

VERB

draw out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bring out evoke extort extract obtain wrest wring

STRONG

badger bite bring cause derive educe evince evolve exact fetch milk rattle shake squeeze

WEAK

arm-twist bring forth bring to light call forth give rise to put muscle on put the arm on shake down

Antonyms

STRONG

give placate soothe

WEAK

cover hide keep repress supress

Example Sentences

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George Clooney called out Weiss for “dismantling CBS News as we speak,” eliciting only a weak clapback from the EIC in response as she invited the actor to visit the studio.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

After a month-long trial, he was found guilty by a jury on Monday, eliciting cheers and tears from members of the public gathered in court.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Humorous responses to rage bait, which depends on eliciting defensiveness that can be fed back into the outrage machine, robs it of oxygen.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2025

Shannon asked another Kirkland lawyer, Robert Jacobson, whether he had gotten pierced at Claire’s, eliciting laughs from attendees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

It was inconceivable that the Tsimt- sum should sink without eliciting a peep of concern.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel