seduction
noun/sɪˈdʌkʃən/
Frequency rank: #10,423 most common English word
Meaning
the act of tempting or attracting someone, often into doing something unwise or wrong.
Example sentence
The villain used seduction and false promises to lure people into his trap.
Synonyms & related words
- temptation
- enticement
- lure
- attraction
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