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View synonyms for enticement

enticement

[ en-tahys-muhnt ]

noun

  1. the act or practice of enticing, especially to evil.
  2. the state of being enticed.
  3. something that entices; allurement.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of enticement1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Old French; entice + -ment

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Example Sentences

Atop the building, an unfinished roof deck awaits the enticement of a soon-to-be liquor license.

This was meant to be an enticement for Abbas to return to negotiations.

Thus, from the defense perspective, the enticement was likely the promise that the sentence imposed would be time served.

When these bright creatures are holding high carnival above, the trout positively refuse other enticement.

For Mademoiselle Giraud, who offered every kind of enticement, nothing could increase the aversion I had for her.

The path of light, to be sure, with all its fairy-book enticement, lay straight before her.

Tempting indeed is the historical survey this presented, but we must not yield to the enticement.

But the enticement offered by Reddy's swinging form proved too much for the enraged animal.

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