Synonyms for seducement


Grammar : Noun
Spell : si-duhk-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : sɪˈdʌk ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for seducement Other synonyms for the word seducement

Définition of seducement

Origin :
  • 1520s, from Middle French séduction, from Latin seductionem (nominative seductio), noun of action from past participle stem of seducere (see seduce). Originally with reference to actions or beliefs; sexual sense is from 1769, originally always with women as the objects. Earlier appearance of the word in Middle English with a sense "treason, treachery" probably is a confusion with sedition, which confusion also is found in Old French seducion "treason, betrayal."
  • As in lure : noun bait
  • As in bait : noun something for luring
  • As in snare : noun trap
  • As in temptation : noun lure, attraction
  • As in trap : noun snare, trick
  • As in inveiglement : noun lure
  • As in decoy : noun bait, trap

Antonyms for seducement

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