seduction

• Substantivo que designa o ato de induzir alguém a comportamento considerado inadequado ou o ato de conquistar o amor ou o interesse sexual de alguém.

A noun referring to the act of enticing someone away from proper conduct or the act of winning someone's love or sexual favor.

1. Enticement to wrongdoingC1formal

   The act of leading someone away from proper or moral behavior through temptation or allure.

   Sedução

   • The seduction of power led the politician to corruption.
   • He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
   • The novel explores the seduction of abandoning one's principles.

   Sinônimosallurementbeguilementcorruptionenticementluretemptation

   Antônimosadmonitiondeterrencediscouragementdissuasionwarning

2. Romantic or sexual persuasionB2formal

   The act of persuading someone to engage in a romantic or sexual relationship, often through charm or attraction.

   Sedução

   • The seduction was slow and deliberate, filled with whispered compliments.
   • She was skilled in the art of seduction.
   • The movie depicts a classic tale of seduction and betrayal.

   Sinônimosallurementbeguilementcaptivationcharmingenchantmententicementtemptationwheedling