noun
enticement
Enticement (noun) means the act of tempting or persuading someone to do something.
noun
1
The act of tempting or persuading someone to do something.
2
Something that tempts a person, especially towards doing wrong.
"In Persia, newly married couples were presented with sheep's trotters steeped in vinegar as a love enticement."
— Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs (1961)
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Etymology
Taken from Old French enticement.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for enticement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of enticement?
"enticement" (noun) means the act of tempting or persuading someone to do something.
What is another word for enticement?
Other words for "enticement" include lure, temptation.
What are the different meanings of enticement?
"enticement" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of tempting or persuading someone to do something; 2. Something that tempts a person, especially towards doing wrong.
