as in temptation
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised the swift seduction of the home buyers into a bigger house than they could afford

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Recent Examples of seduction The voice of all erotically thrilling voices is back on the list with Crimes of Passion, a Ken Russell joint that goes from seduction to straight-up sexcapades. Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025 There’s also a little something extra in each bottle—seduction. Martine Thompson, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025 Her stepdaughter said her mother had planned to stay until her father woke up, which the poster interpreted as an attempt at seduction. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025 The vibe at her place is welcoming and cozy but with a strong hint of seduction just under the surface. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seduction

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“Seduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seduction. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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