What does "enticement" mean?

The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting.

What is a synonym for "enticement"?

Common synonyms include: lure, temptation, incitement, agacerie, allure, allurement.

Pronounced //ɪnˈtaɪsmənt//.

//ɪnˈtaɪsmənt// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting. countable, uncountable
"Suddenly on the far side of the street Rozsi and her sister passed, with little baskets on their arms. He started up, and at that moment Rozsi looked round--her face was the incarnation of enticement, the chin tilted, the lower lip thrust a little forward, her round neck curving back over her shoulder. Swithin muttered, "Make your own arrangements--leave me out!" and hurried from the room, leaving James beside himself with interest and alarm."
2
the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire wordnet
3
That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; an alluring object. countable, uncountable
"None but those who have experienced them can conceive of the enticements of science."
4
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward wordnet
5
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce wordnet

"My integrity and principles can't be compromised by any financial enticement."

From Old French enticement.

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