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seduction

noun

se·​duc·​tion si-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce seduction (audio)
1
: the act of seducing
especially : the enticement of a person to sexual intercourse
2
: something that seduces : temptation
3
: something that attracts or charms

Example Sentences

The book describes his seductions of young women. the swift seduction of the home buyers into a bigger house than they could afford
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Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Late Latin seduction-, seductio, from Latin, act of leading aside, from seducere

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seduction was in 1526

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