enticement Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
    temptation.
  2. noun qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
    come-on; lure.
  3. noun the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
    temptation.
    • his enticements were shameless

WordNet


En*tice"ment noun
Etymology
OF. enticement.
Definitions
  1. The act or practice of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.
  2. That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; alluring object; as, an enticement to sin. Syn. -- Allurement; attraction; temptation; seduction; inveiglement; persuasion; inducement.

Webster 1913