enticement

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of tempting or alluring someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

  - "The thief's enticement lured the unsuspecting victim into an alley."
  - "The salesman used a special offer as an enticement to close the deal."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with enticement
encouragement , mention , devotion , compliment

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Homophones

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1. Encapsulation (en) : The process of enclosing or confining something.
   

2. Encounter (en) : A meeting or coming together of two or more people or things.
   

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Variants

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entice , enticed , enticement , enticements , entices , enticing

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Forms

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Enticements can be used in various forms, such as 'enticing offers', 'enticing gestures', or 'enticing words'.

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Etymology

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The word 'enticement' comes from the Old French word 'enticement', which means 'to tempt' or 'to allure'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'enticement' first appeared in English in the late 14th century.

2. In the game of bridge, an 'enticement bid' is a bid made by one player to lure another player into making a certain play.

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Related Concepts

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1. Temptation: The act of offering or exposing someone to something desirable, especially something that they desire strongly.

2. Allure: The power to attract and draw someone in, often through charm or appeal.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of enticement is often explored in the context of temptation and moral dilemmas. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago uses enticement to manipulate and deceive Othello into believing his wife Desdemona is unfaithful.

How to Memorize "enticement"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize enticement, imagine someone offering you a tempting deal or trying to lure you into doing something.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize enticement, associate it with the idea of temptation or allure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic for enticement is to remember the 'E' sound, which can be found in words like 'entice' and 'encourage'.

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