ENTICEMENT Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word enticement. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ENTICEMENT
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temptation | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that seduces or has the quality to seduce • the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid • the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire | ||||||||
come-on | nounn | |||||||
noun • anything that serves as an enticement • qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward | ||||||||
lure | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward • anything that serves as an enticement • something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed verb • provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion | ||||||||
allure | nounn | |||||||
noun • the power to entice or attract through personal charm verb • dispose or incline or entice to | ||||||||
attraction | nounn | |||||||
noun • the force by which one object attracts another • an entertainment that is offered to the public • the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts • a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts • an entertainer who attracts large audiences | ||||||||
bait | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • anything that serves as an enticement • something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed verb • harass with persistent criticism or carping • lure, entice, or entrap with bait • attack with dogs or set dogs upon | ||||||||
inducement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a positive motivational influence • act of bringing about a desired result | ||||||||
invitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something • a tempting allurement | ||||||||
seduction | nounn | |||||||
noun • enticing someone astray from right behavior • an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone |