noun
Uncommon
seduction
sih-DUHK-shn
Seduction (noun) means the act of seducing someone, especially into a sexual relationship. Example: “The story follows the slow seduction of an unsuspecting heir.”
noun
1
The act of seducing someone, especially into a sexual relationship.
"The story follows the slow seduction of an unsuspecting heir."
"Seduction is the fine art of manipulating people based on physical attraction and desire. Step 1: Be attractive. Step 2: Don't be unattractive."
2
The tempting or alluring quality of something.
"He was drawn in by the seduction of easy money."
How to use seduction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of tempting or luring someone, or the appealing pull of something tempting.
Common pairings
the seduction of
act of seduction
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Word forms
- Plural
- seductions
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Etymology
From Latin seductio, "a leading astray," from the same root as "seduce."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for seduction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of seduction?
"seduction" (noun) means the act of seducing someone, especially into a sexual relationship.
What is another word for seduction?
Other words for "seduction" include conquest.
What are the different meanings of seduction?
"seduction" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of seducing someone, especially into a sexual relationship; 2. The tempting or alluring quality of something.
How do you use seduction in a sentence?
Example: "The story follows the slow seduction of an unsuspecting heir."
