Something that attracts, especially with the promise of pleasure or reward

• temptation

  1. The act of tempting or the condition of being tempted.
  2. Something tempting or enticing.

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  1. The act of tempting or the condition of being tempted.
  2. Something tempting or enticing.

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• seduction

  1. The act of seducing.
  2. The condition of being seduced.
  3. Something that seduces or has the qualities to seduce; an enticement.

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  1. The act of seducing.
  2. The condition of being seduced.
  3. Something that seduces or has the qualities to seduce; an enticement.

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• invitation

  1. The act of inviting.
  2. A spoken or written request for someone's presence or participation.
  3. An allurement, enticement, or attraction.

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  1. The act of inviting.
  2. A spoken or written request for someone's presence or participation.
  3. An allurement, enticement, or attraction.

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• inveiglement

  1. The act of inveigling, or the state of being inveigled; enticement; seduction.
  2. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.

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  1. The act of inveigling, or the state of being inveigled; enticement; seduction.
  2. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.

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• inducement

  1. Something that helps bring about an action or a desired result; an incentive:
  2. The act or process of inducing:
  3. Misrepresentation that leads a person to enter into a contract or transaction with a false understanding of the risks and obligations:

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  1. Something that helps bring about an action or a desired result; an incentive:
  2. The act or process of inducing:
  3. Misrepresentation that leads a person to enter into a contract or transaction with a false understanding of the risks and obligations:

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• enticement

  1. The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.
  2. That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; an alluring object; as, an enticement to sin.

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  1. The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.
  2. That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; an alluring object; as, an enticement to sin.

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• come on

  1. Something offered to allure or attract; an inducement, especially to buy.
  2. A sexual or romantic approach or proposal.

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  1. Something offered to allure or attract; an inducement, especially to buy.
  2. A sexual or romantic approach or proposal.

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• bait

  1. Food or other lure placed on a hook or in a trap and used in the taking of fish, birds, or other animals.
  2. Something, such as a worm, used for this purpose.
  3. An enticement, temptation, or provocation:

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  1. Food or other lure placed on a hook or in a trap and used in the taking of fish, birds, or other animals.
  2. Something, such as a worm, used for this purpose.
  3. An enticement, temptation, or provocation:

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• allurement

  1. Attractiveness; appeal, charisma. [from 16th c.]
  2. An enticement, inducement or bait. [from 16th c.]

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  1. Attractiveness; appeal, charisma. [from 16th c.]
  2. An enticement, inducement or bait. [from 16th c.]

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Something that leads one into a place or situation from which escape is difficult

• trap

  1. A contrivance for catching and holding animals, as a concealed pit or a clamplike device that springs shut suddenly.
  2. A stratagem for catching or tricking an unwary person.
  3. A confining or undesirable circumstance from which escape or relief is difficult:

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  1. A contrivance for catching and holding animals, as a concealed pit or a clamplike device that springs shut suddenly.
  2. A stratagem for catching or tricking an unwary person.
  3. A confining or undesirable circumstance from which escape or relief is difficult:

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• snare

  1. A trapping device, often consisting of a noose, used for capturing birds and small mammals.
  2. Something that lures or entangles the unwary:
  3. A surgical instrument with a wire loop controlled by a mechanism in the handle, used to remove growths, such as tumors and polyps.

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  1. A trapping device, often consisting of a noose, used for capturing birds and small mammals.
  2. Something that lures or entangles the unwary:
  3. A surgical instrument with a wire loop controlled by a mechanism in the handle, used to remove growths, such as tumors and polyps.

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• bait

  1. Food or other lure placed on a hook or in a trap and used in the taking of fish, birds, or other animals.
  2. Something, such as a worm, used for this purpose.
  3. An enticement, temptation, or provocation:

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  1. Food or other lure placed on a hook or in a trap and used in the taking of fish, birds, or other animals.
  2. Something, such as a worm, used for this purpose.
  3. An enticement, temptation, or provocation:

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The power or quality of attracting

• pull

  1. To apply force to (something) so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the source of the force:
  2. To remove from a fixed position; extract:
  3. To tug at; jerk or tweak:

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  1. To apply force to (something) so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the source of the force:
  2. To remove from a fixed position; extract:
  3. To tug at; jerk or tweak:

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• witchery

  1. witchcraft; sorcery
  2. bewitching charm; fascination

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  1. witchcraft; sorcery
  2. bewitching charm; fascination

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• magnetism

  1. The class of phenomena exhibited by a magnetic field.
  2. The study of magnets and their effects.
  3. The force exerted by a magnetic field.

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  1. The class of phenomena exhibited by a magnetic field.
  2. The study of magnets and their effects.
  3. The force exerted by a magnetic field.

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• glamour

  1. Exciting or mysterious attractiveness usually associated with striking physical beauty, luxury, or celebrity.
  2. Magic cast by a spell; enchantment.

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  1. Exciting or mysterious attractiveness usually associated with striking physical beauty, luxury, or celebrity.
  2. Magic cast by a spell; enchantment.

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• fascination

  1. The capability of eliciting intense interest or of being very attractive.
  2. The state of being intensely interested or attracted:
  3. An intensely interesting, attractive quality or trait.

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  1. The capability of eliciting intense interest or of being very attractive.
  2. The state of being intensely interested or attracted:
  3. An intensely interesting, attractive quality or trait.

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• enticement

  1. The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.
  2. That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; an alluring object; as, an enticement to sin.

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  1. The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.
  2. That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; an alluring object; as, an enticement to sin.

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• enchantment

  1. The act of enchanting.
  2. The state of being enchanted.
  3. Something that enchants.

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  1. The act of enchanting.
  2. The state of being enchanted.
  3. Something that enchants.

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• draw

  1. To cause to move after or toward one by applying continuous force; drag:
  2. To cause to move in a given direction or to a given position, as by leading:
  3. To move or pull so as to cover or uncover something:

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  1. To cause to move after or toward one by applying continuous force; drag:
  2. To cause to move in a given direction or to a given position, as by leading:
  3. To move or pull so as to cover or uncover something:

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• charm

  1. The power or quality of pleasing or delighting; appeal:
  2. A quality that pleases or attracts; a delightful characteristic:
  3. A small ornament, such as one worn on a bracelet.

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  1. The power or quality of pleasing or delighting; appeal:
  2. A quality that pleases or attracts; a delightful characteristic:
  3. A small ornament, such as one worn on a bracelet.

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• charisma

  1. A rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm.
  2. Personal magnetism or charm:
  3. An extraordinary power, such as the ability to perform miracles, granted by the Holy Spirit.

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  1. A rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm.
  2. Personal magnetism or charm:
  3. An extraordinary power, such as the ability to perform miracles, granted by the Holy Spirit.

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• call

  1. To say in a loud voice; announce:
  2. To demand or ask for the presence of:
  3. To demand or ask for a meeting of; convene or convoke:

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  1. To say in a loud voice; announce:
  2. To demand or ask for the presence of:
  3. To demand or ask for a meeting of; convene or convoke:

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• attractiveness

  1. (uncountable) The state of being attractive or engaging.
  2. (countable) The result of being attractive.

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  1. (uncountable) The state of being attractive or engaging.
  2. (countable) The result of being attractive.

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• attraction

  1. The act or capability of attracting.
  2. The quality of attracting; charm.
  3. A feature or characteristic that attracts.

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  1. The act or capability of attracting.
  2. The quality of attracting; charm.
  3. A feature or characteristic that attracts.

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• appeal

  1. An earnest or urgent request, entreaty, or supplication.
  2. A resort to a higher authority or greater power, as for sanction, corroboration, or a decision:
  3. A higher court's review of the correctness of a decision by a lower court.

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  1. An earnest or urgent request, entreaty, or supplication.
  2. A resort to a higher authority or greater power, as for sanction, corroboration, or a decision:
  3. A higher court's review of the correctness of a decision by a lower court.

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• allurement

  1. Attractiveness; appeal, charisma. [from 16th c.]
  2. An enticement, inducement or bait. [from 16th c.]

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  1. Attractiveness; appeal, charisma. [from 16th c.]
  2. An enticement, inducement or bait. [from 16th c.]

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• allure

  1. To attract with something desirable; entice:
  2. To be highly, often subtly attractive:
  3. The power to attract; enticement.

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  1. To attract with something desirable; entice:
  2. To be highly, often subtly attractive:
  3. The power to attract; enticement.

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To beguile or draw into a wrong or foolish course of action

• tempt

  1. To try to get (someone) to do wrong, especially by a promise of reward.
  2. To be inviting or attractive to:
  3. To provoke or to risk provoking:

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  1. To try to get (someone) to do wrong, especially by a promise of reward.
  2. To be inviting or attractive to:
  3. To provoke or to risk provoking:

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• seduce

  1. To attract or lead (someone) away from proper behavior or thinking:
  2. To induce (someone) to engage in sexual activity, as by flirting or persuasion.
  3. To entice into a different state or position:

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  1. To attract or lead (someone) away from proper behavior or thinking:
  2. To induce (someone) to engage in sexual activity, as by flirting or persuasion.
  3. To entice into a different state or position:

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• inveigle

  1. To win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk:
  2. To obtain by cajolery:

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  1. To win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk:
  2. To obtain by cajolery:

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• entice

  1. To attract (someone), usually to do something, by arousing hope, interest, or desire:

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  1. To attract (someone), usually to do something, by arousing hope, interest, or desire:

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• allure

  1. To attract with something desirable; entice:
  2. To be highly, often subtly attractive:
  3. The power to attract; enticement.

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  1. To attract with something desirable; entice:
  2. To be highly, often subtly attractive:
  3. The power to attract; enticement.

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To direct or impel to oneself by some quality or action

• pull

  1. To apply force to (something) so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the source of the force:
  2. To remove from a fixed position; extract:
  3. To tug at; jerk or tweak:

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  1. To apply force to (something) so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the source of the force:
  2. To remove from a fixed position; extract:
  3. To tug at; jerk or tweak:

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• take

  1. To grasp or grip:
  2. To capture physically; seize:
  3. To seize with authority or legal right:

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  1. To grasp or grip:
  2. To capture physically; seize:
  3. To seize with authority or legal right:

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• magnetize

  1. To make magnetic.
  2. To attract, charm, or influence:

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  1. To make magnetic.
  2. To attract, charm, or influence:

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• entice

  1. To attract (someone), usually to do something, by arousing hope, interest, or desire:

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  1. To attract (someone), usually to do something, by arousing hope, interest, or desire:

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• draw

  1. To cause to move after or toward one by applying continuous force; drag:
  2. To cause to move in a given direction or to a given position, as by leading:
  3. To move or pull so as to cover or uncover something:

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  1. To cause to move after or toward one by applying continuous force; drag:
  2. To cause to move in a given direction or to a given position, as by leading:
  3. To move or pull so as to cover or uncover something:

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• attract

  1. To cause to draw near or adhere by physical force:
  2. To arouse or compel the interest, admiration, or attention of:
  3. To possess or use the power of attraction.

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  1. To cause to draw near or adhere by physical force:
  2. To arouse or compel the interest, admiration, or attention of:
  3. To possess or use the power of attraction.

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• appeal

  1. An earnest or urgent request, entreaty, or supplication.
  2. A resort to a higher authority or greater power, as for sanction, corroboration, or a decision:
  3. A higher court's review of the correctness of a decision by a lower court.

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  1. An earnest or urgent request, entreaty, or supplication.
  2. A resort to a higher authority or greater power, as for sanction, corroboration, or a decision:
  3. A higher court's review of the correctness of a decision by a lower court.

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• allure

  1. To attract with something desirable; entice:
  2. To be highly, often subtly attractive:
  3. The power to attract; enticement.

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  1. To attract with something desirable; entice:
  2. To be highly, often subtly attractive:
  3. The power to attract; enticement.

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