siren song


siren song

noun

Definition of SIREN SONG

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain <the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city>
Near Antonyms alarm (also alarum), alert, caution, forewarning, notice, warning

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