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Meaning of enticement
The act of enticing someone, or something that entices.
Etymology of enticement
The word "enticement" has its roots in the Old French word "enticier," which means "to attract or tempt," and is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "into") and "ticere" or "ticari" (meaning "to touch" or "to tempt")
Historically, the term has been used to describe various forms of temptation, persuasion, or allurement, often with connotations of moral or ethical compromise
Synonyms
allurement
allure
attraction
temptation
seduction
enthrallment
fascination
charm
captivation
bewitchment
enchantment
spell
allurements
temptations
seductions
enticements
lures
inducements
persuasions
coaxings
cajolings
wheedlings
blandishments
flatteries
solicitations
invitations
persuasions
decoys
snares
traps
baits
hooks
entrapments
deceptions
duplicities
ruses
stratagems
artifices
wiles
guiles
subterfuges
Definitions
- The action of enticing someone or something, especially into doing something that is wrong or unwise
- * A thing that attracts or is intended to attract someone's attention or interest
Usage Examples
- The enticing aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the air, making everyone's mouth water
- * The company's enticing offer of a high salary and excellent benefits convinced her to accept the job
- * The enticing prospect of traveling abroad and experiencing new cultures was too exciting to resist
Antonyms
deterrent
discouragement
disincentive
hindrance
obstacle
impediment
barrier
blockage
obstruction
repellent
repulsion
aversion
distaste
dislike
disinterest
indifference
apathy
disaffection
disillusionment
disenchantment
revulsion
repugnance
abhorrence
loathing
detestation