verleiden — meaning in English
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English meaning
- allure noun A powerful, attractive charm or appeal that draws people in.
- coax verb To gently persuade someone to do something through patience or flattery.
- inveigh verb To protest loudly, expressing one's disapproval or criticism.
- mislead verb To cause someone to believe something untrue, whether on purpose or by accident.
- seduce verb To persuade someone to do something unwise or improper, often by charm or temptation.
- tempt verb To try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.
Senses
verleiden is used for these senses in English:
- allure (transitive) To entice; to attract.
- coax (transitive) To carefully manipulate (someone or something) into a particular desired state, situation or position.
- inveigh (obsolete, transitive) To draw in or away; to entice, inveigle. [17th–19th c.]
- put the make on (informal, transitive) To pursue with romantic interest, especially in an aggressive, sexually suggestive manner.
- seduce (transitive) To entice or induce (someone) to engage in a sexual relationship. [1550s]
- tempt (transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
allure — full definition
- noun A powerful, attractive charm or appeal that draws people in.
- verb To attract or tempt someone strongly.
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