seduction
noun
se·duc·tion si-ˈdək-shən 
1
: the act of seducing
especially : the enticement of a person to sexual intercourse
2
: something that seduces : temptation
3
: something that attracts or charms
Synonyms
- allurement
- enticement
- lure
- temptation
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Example Sentences
The book describes his seductions of young women. the swift seduction of the home buyers into a bigger house than they could afford
Recent Examples on the Web He was charged July 22 with two counts of child seduction, a level 5 and level 6 felony. 
Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 Tyler Carmichael, 38, was sentenced Monday to 361 days of probation as part of the agreement in which prosecutors dismissed a felony charge of child seduction against the man. Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Apr. 2022 But avoid the allure of the aid station, the music and food, the seduction of everyone hanging out. Hal Koerner, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2014 The seduction of quantity over quality is not a viably lean method of selling and processing lead generation. John Hayes, Forbes, 29 June 2022 Touzani showcases practically every step of its creation, using the process as a kind of slow-motion seduction between Halim and Youssef. Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 June 2022 Thanks to a shop in Utah, there’s a new way to enjoy the seduction of fizz. Ebony Williams, ajc, 6 May 2022 Clarinets and flutes provided the initial lure, and the strings, deftly balancing warmth and softness, completed the seduction. Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 14 Jan. 2022 Call it the seduction of political ruthlessness, with self-defense used as a rationale to justify each intensifying round of offensive action against political opponents. Damon Linker, The Week, 6 Aug. 2021 See More
Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 Tyler Carmichael, 38, was sentenced Monday to 361 days of probation as part of the agreement in which prosecutors dismissed a felony charge of child seduction against the man. Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Apr. 2022 But avoid the allure of the aid station, the music and food, the seduction of everyone hanging out. Hal Koerner, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2014 The seduction of quantity over quality is not a viably lean method of selling and processing lead generation. John Hayes, Forbes, 29 June 2022 Touzani showcases practically every step of its creation, using the process as a kind of slow-motion seduction between Halim and Youssef. Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 June 2022 Thanks to a shop in Utah, there’s a new way to enjoy the seduction of fizz. Ebony Williams, ajc, 6 May 2022 Clarinets and flutes provided the initial lure, and the strings, deftly balancing warmth and softness, completed the seduction. Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 14 Jan. 2022 Call it the seduction of political ruthlessness, with self-defense used as a rationale to justify each intensifying round of offensive action against political opponents. Damon Linker, The Week, 6 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle French, from Late Latin seduction-, seductio, from Latin, act of leading aside, from seducere
First Known Use
1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1
seduction
noun
as in temptation
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised the swift seduction of the home buyers into a bigger house than they could afford Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- temptation
- lure
- enticement
- attraction
- allurement
- appeal
- allure
- attractiveness
- glamour
- charm
- power
- glamor
- enchantment
- inducement
- influence
- invitation
- persuasion
- siren song
- beckoning
- bait
- sway