enticement

Noun

Meaning

The act or practice of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.

That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; alluring object; as, an enticement to sin.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

temptation attraction lure persuasion seduction inducement allurement inveiglement influence enchantment draw appeal pull invitation trap
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Antonyms

repulsion contrast competition conflict enemy opposition
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Hypernyms

influence attraction attractiveness

Hyponyms

hook lure bait seduction come on sweetener

Phrases with the word

enticement of a minor

Anagrams

encitement

Examples

Let it be ours to be self-reliant amidst hosts of the vacillating - real in a generation of triflers - true amongst a multitude of shams; when tempted to swerve from principle, sturdy as an oak in its maintenance; when solicited by the enticement of sinners, firm as a rock in our denial. William Morley Punshon

When in some communities selling drugs is so lucrative that that's a pretty big enticement that we have to break down. Part of that is by making opportunities and paying decent wages. Matt Gonzalez

his enticements were shameless Source: Internet

A 23-year-old Indian with a student visa in the US has pleaded guilty to sexual enticement of a minor girl, prosecutors have said. Source: Internet

Add to that an enticement – one that is not only unsafe, but illegal. Source: Internet

An economic assistance package, an enticement to sweeten recognition of Israel, could throw the country a vital economic lifeline if it is large enough, officials say. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

entice away enticeable enticeful enticement of a minor enticer enticing