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Meaning of seduction
The act of tempting or enticing someone into doing something, especially something wrong or immoral.
Etymology of seduction
The word "seduction" comes from the Latin "seductio", which is derived from "seducere", meaning "to lead astray" or "to tempt".
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of tempting or enticing someone into doing something, often with negative connotations.
Synonyms
temptation
enticement
allure
charm
persuasion
coercion
manipulation
deception
flattery
cajolery
wheedling
coaxing
blandishment
inveiglement
beguilement
enchantment
captivation
fascination
enthrallment
mesmerization
hypnotism
spellbinding
captivating
disarming
winning
convincing
persuading
luring
enticing
tempting
deceiving
misleading
duping
deluding
snaring
trapping
alluring
attracting
drawing
pulling
sucking
enticingly
temptingly
attractively
charmingly
persuasively
convincingly
winningly
disarmingly
captivatingly
fascinatingly
enthrallingly
mesmerizingly
hypnotically
spellbindingly
Definitions
- The action of tempting or enticing someone into doing something, especially something wrong or immoral.
- * The act of attracting or charming someone, often in a subtle or deceptive way.
Usage Examples
- The politician's seduction of the voters with promises of economic growth and job creation was a key factor in her election victory.
- * The seduction of the young man by the older woman was a central theme in the novel.
Antonyms
repulsion
aversion
dislike
distaste
disgust
revulsion
repugnance
abhorrence
detestation
loathing
hatred
indifference
neutrality
disinterest
apathy
unconcern
disaffection
disillusionment
disenchantment
discouragement
disheartenment
disillusion
disenchantment
repelling
repulsing
deterring
discouraging
disheartening
disillusioning