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Entice vs Seduce - What's the difference?

entice | seduce |

Seduce is a synonym of entice.



As verbs the difference between entice and seduce

is that entice is to lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope while seduce is to beguile or lure someone away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray.

entice

English

Verb

(entic)
  • To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.
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    I enticed the little bear into the trap with a pot of honey.

    See also

    * beguile * tempt * seduce

    References

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    seduce

    English

    Verb

  • To beguile or lure someone away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray.
  • Your father was seduced by the dark side of The Force.'' - Obi Wan Kenobi, ''
  • To entice or induce someone to engage in a sexual relationship.
  • Mrs. Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?'' - Benjamin Braddock, ''
  • (by extension, euphemistic) To have sexual intercourse with.
  • He had repeatedly seduced the girl in his car, hotels and his home.
  • To win over or attract someone.
  • Anagrams

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