seduce
verb/sɪˈduːs/
Frequency rank: #10,221 most common English word
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone into doing something, often something they should not do
Example sentence
The smell of fresh cookies can seduce even the most dedicated dieter into breaking their diet.
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