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 seduction was really his personality and his focus on the children.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Michael's seduction by David's world should be the emotional spine of the piece.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Judge Jeffrey Clymer sentenced McCoy to 5 years on the child seduction charge, but suspended 3 1/2 years to be served on probation.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Trust your powers of seduction.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Michael's seduction by David's world should be the emotional spine of the piece.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Judge Jeffrey Clymer sentenced McCoy to 5 years on the child seduction charge, but suspended 3 1/2 years to be served on probation.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Trust your powers of seduction.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
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 1 May. 2026.
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