ENTICEMENT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

enticement

noun

Definition of enticement

as in lure

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain the hospital often offers T-shirts or caps as enticements for people to donate blood

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as in temptation

the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised the enticement of the party buffet was just too great to ignore for very long

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Recent Examples of enticement Kelly's 2022 Chicago case also ended with a guilty verdict on three counts of child pornography and three counts of child enticement. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 July 2026 The island’s other enticements are on hand, too, from visiting the island’s farm to Jumby’s legendary white night parties. — Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 Court records show that Daniel Follett, 56, of Columbia, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with child enticement based on a sting that involved a decoy posing as a 16-year-old. — Matthew Kelly updated June 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Amazon, the behemoth parent company of both Prime Video and MGM+, possibly also made a decision to deliver the spring blockbuster initially to MGM+ as an enticement to lure prospective customers to the much smaller platform as a way to drive up subscription numbers. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 June 2026 Waterstradt faces one count of producing child pornography, which carries a penalty of 15 to 30 years in prison, and two counts of child enticement, each punishable by 10 years to life in prison. — Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 4 June 2026 McGibbon faces up to life in prison, and a 15-year minimum sentence, if convicted on the enticement charge. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026 Eichorn would have faced a minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted of enticement. — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 14 May 2026 The promise of such wonders can be enticement enough for browsers to pick up these books, but my favorite parts are usually smaller in scope. — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026

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Noun

Related Stories The lure of working in Lucy’s hometown has been strong for A-list comedians for decades, as the comedy festival predated the launch of the center.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Now, pull the main line sharply away from the hook, lure, fly, or terminal tackle.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026

Definition of lure

Noun

The temptation to disparage the other parent, especially in front of the children, can damage your own custody standing — and in extreme cases, be characterized as parental alienation.

— Melissa Needle, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
The temptation might be there to catch up with your friends, but try to save it for before and after the discussion.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of temptation

Noun

Their movements are tracked, conversations are restricted, decisions are tightly controlled, and accomplishments are rewarded with superficial incentives.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Some lawmakers are calling for the incentive to be scaled back or eliminated altogether.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of incentive

Noun

The inevitable directorial dance of seduction to lure the reluctant actor to sign on to the project turns into an actual seduction, in ways that prove personally and artistically consequential for both women.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
The running theme of Dennis’ possible sociopathy is one of the show’s deepest wells of comedy, and his conversation here with Mac about his plans for at-sea seduction dived down into the depths.

— Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

Definition of seduction

Noun

The famed highway—which turns 100 this year—passes through bustling cities, natural landmarks, and quirky roadside attractions, so there’s plenty of things to see (and do) along the way.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
As a Detroit native, the topic of retail attraction for the city aligns with my research.

— Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

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