Synonyms for
Seduction
Definition
the act of enticing or tempting someone into doing something they might not otherwise do, especially something morally wrong or inappropriate
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- act of seduction
- attempted seduction
- successful seduction
- seduction technique
- seduction of the innocent
- seduction and manipulation
- seduction by charm
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Usage note
Seduction often carries a negative connotation, implying manipulation or an unethical attempt to persuade someone, especially sexually. It can also refer to the act of luring someone into a less desirable course of action.
Example sentences
- She was skilled in the art of seduction.
- He fell under the seduction of her charms.
- The seduction of power can be dangerous.
- The seduction of drugs can ruin lives.
- The seduction of wealth can lead to moral decay.
Quotes
Seduction is always more singular and sublime than sex and it commands the higher price.
Seduction is not making someone do what they don't want to do. Seduction is enticing someone into doing what they secretly want to do already.
Seduction is not the art of ensuring that someone goes to bed with you, but the art of ensuring that tomorrow they still want to.