The difference between Entice and Seduce

When used as verbs, entice means to lure, whereas seduce means to beguile or lure (someone) away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct.


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  1. Entice as a verb (transitive):

    To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.

    Examples:

    "I enticed the little bear into the trap with a pot of honey."

  1. Seduce as a verb (transitive):

    To beguile or lure (someone) away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray.

  2. Seduce as a verb (transitive):

    To entice or induce (someone) to engage in a sexual relationship.

  3. Seduce as a verb (by extension, transitive, euphemistic):

    To have sexual intercourse with.

    Examples:

    "He had repeatedly seduced the girl in his car, hotels and his home."

  4. Seduce as a verb (transitive):

    To win over or attract.

    Examples:

    "He was seduced by the bright lights and glamour of the city."

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