seduction
noun
se·duc·tion
si-ˈdək-shən 
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
Examples of seduction in a Sentence
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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The film follows detective Nick Curran (Douglas) investigating a brutal murder that leads him into a dangerous game of seduction with prime suspect Catherine Tramell (Stone), a manipulative crime novelist.
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 17 July 2025
Before the month comes to a close, Venus will enter Cancer on July 30, adding a layer of harmony and sweet seduction to your eighth house of mergers and intimacy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
To talk about Lyne is to talk about seduction of the flesh, of the image, of aspiration.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
But the dish that is truly unmissable is Parmesan Wrapped Spaghetti with Reggiano sauce that works as seduction by cheese, drawing you in gently without biting.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 17 July 2025
Before the month comes to a close, Venus will enter Cancer on July 30, adding a layer of harmony and sweet seduction to your eighth house of mergers and intimacy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
To talk about Lyne is to talk about seduction of the flesh, of the image, of aspiration.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
But the dish that is truly unmissable is Parmesan Wrapped Spaghetti with Reggiano sauce that works as seduction by cheese, drawing you in gently without biting.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for seduction
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“Seduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seduction. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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