seduction

noun

si-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce seduction (audio)
Definition of seductionnext
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

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Recent Examples of seduction The running theme of Dennis’ possible sociopathy is one of the show’s deepest wells of comedy, and his conversation here with Mac about his plans for at-sea seduction dived down into the depths. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 Wallen specializes in whiskey-drunk seductions to skeptical girls who can’t resist his charms. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 Circe trades seduction for something darker When Odysseus’ men encounter Circe in Homer’s poem, the goddess drugs them and turns them into pigs. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Hurlbut agreed that the seduction of AI is its ease and accessibility. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seduction
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  1. temptation
  2. lure
Noun
  • But financial markets cannot operate on the assumption that temptation doesn't exist.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Others shared excitement for the duo’s success — and also shared concern for temptation, living so close to the addicting food.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of temptation
Noun
  • The lure drew thousands of crews to Hengdian last year to shoot projects in and around the sprawling Hengdian World Studios.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The lure of both the flower that the fly feeds on, and the female fly herself, proves a powerful combination for the male.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of lure

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