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If you find someone attractive, you try to make them find you attractive. That is called seduction. And seduction is a bit ugly. You could say it's a bit ugly to use your charisma.
Jonathan King

Meaning of "seduction" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SEDUCTION

seduction  [sɪˈdʌkʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SEDUCTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Seduction is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SEDUCTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

seduction

Seduction

Seduction is the process of deliberately enticing a person, to lead astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; to corrupt, to persuade or induce to engage in sexual behaviour. The word seduction stems from Latin and means literally "to lead astray". As a result, the term may have a positive or negative connotation. Famous seducers from history or legend include Lilith, Giacomo Casanova and the character Don Juan. Seduction as a phenomenon is not the subject of scientific interest, although similar, more specific terms like short term mating, casual sex or mating strategies are used in Evolutionary psychology. The Internet enabled the existence of a Seduction Community which is based around pseudoscientific discourse on seduction. Seduction, seen negatively, involves temptation and enticement, often sexual in nature, to lead someone astray into a behavioral choice they would not have made if they were not in a state of sexual arousal. Seen positively, seduction is a synonym for the act of charming someone — male or female — by an appeal to the senses, often with the goal of reducing unfounded fears and leading to their "sexual emancipation".

Definition of seduction in the English dictionary

The definition of seduction in the dictionary is the act of seducing or the state of being seduced. Other definition of seduction is a means of seduction.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SEDUCTION


abduction
æbˈdʌkʃən
adduction
əˈdʌkʃən
co-production
ˌkəʊprəˈdʌkʃən
conduction
kənˈdʌkʃən
deduction
dɪˈdʌkʃən
eduction
ɪˈdʌkʃən
heat-conduction
ˈhiːtkənˌdʌkʃən
induction
ɪnˈdʌkʃən
introduction
ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən
overproduction
ˌəʊvəprəˈdʌkʃən
photoproduction
ˌfəʊtəʊprəˈdʌkʃən
postproduction
ˌpəʊstprəˈdʌkʃən
preproduction
ˌpriːprəˈdʌkʃən
production
prəˈdʌkʃən
reduction
rɪˈdʌkʃən
reintroduction
ˌriːɪntrəˈdʌkʃən
reproduction
ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən
subduction
səbˈdʌkʃən
traduction
trəˈdʌkʃən
transduction
trænzˈdʌkʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SEDUCTION

seditiously
seditiousness
Sedna
seduce
seduceable
seducement
seducer
seducible
seducingly
seducive
seductive
seductively
seductiveness
seductor
seductress
sedulity
sedulous
sedulously
sedulousness
sedum

WORDS THAT END LIKE SEDUCTION

accreditation
action
attraction
auction
collection
connection
construction
correction
course of action
detection
direction
election
fiction
function
inspection
protection
reaction
satisfaction
section
selection
transaction

Synonyms and antonyms of seduction in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SEDUCTION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «seduction» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of seduction

Translation of «seduction» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SEDUCTION

Find out the translation of seduction to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of seduction from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «seduction» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

诱惑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

seducción
570 millions of speakers

English

seduction
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लालच
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الإغواء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

соблазнение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sedução
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

séduction
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rayuan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verführung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

誘惑
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유혹
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Seduction
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự dụ dổ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மயக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फूस लावणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iğfal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

seduzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uwodzenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спокушання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

seducție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αποπλάνηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verleiding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förförelse
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

seduction
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of seduction

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SEDUCTION»

The term «seduction» is very widely used and occupies the 17.205 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SEDUCTION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about seduction

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10 QUOTES WITH «SEDUCTION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word seduction.
1
Karl Abraham
Anyone who is interested in the psychology of children will have observed that whereas one child will resist temptation or seduction, another will easily yield to it. There are children who will hardly oppose any resistance to the invitation of an unknown person to follow him; others who react in an opposite way in the same circumstances.
2
Christina Aguilera
I find fragrance to be such a mood enhancer and definitely a seduction tool.
3
Natalie Clifford Barney
Most virtue is a demand for greater seduction.
4
Jean Baudrillard
Seduction is always more singular and sublime than sex and it commands the higher price.
5
Aneurin Bevan
No amount of cajolery, and no attempts at ethical or social seduction, can eradicate from my heart a deep burning hatred for the Tory Party. So far as I am concerned they are lower than vermin.
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Aneurin Bevan
No attempt at ethical or social seduction can eradicate from my heart a deep burning hatred for the Tory Party. So far as I am concerned they are lower than vermin.
7
Andrea Dworkin
Seduction is often difficult to distinguish from rape. In seduction, the rapist often bothers to buy a bottle of wine.
8
Lev Grossman
The paradox of the English country house is that its state of permanent decline, the fact that its heyday is always behind it, is part of the seduction, just as it is part of the seduction of books in general.
9
Dree Hemingway
A fragrance that matches the personality of the man or woman who wears it is an integral part of the memory that you have of him or her. It goes without saying that it's a formidable weapon of seduction.
10
Jonathan King
If you find someone attractive, you try to make them find you attractive. That is called seduction. And seduction is a bit ugly. You could say it's a bit ugly to use your charisma.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SEDUCTION»

Discover the use of seduction in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to seduction and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Art Of Seduction
This book will show you which. 'Charm, persuasion, the ability to create illusions: these are some of the many dazzling gifts of the Seducer, the compelling figure who is able to manipulate, mislead and give pleasure all at once.
Robert Greene, 2010
2
La Seduction: How the French Play the Game of Life
La Seduction will charm you and encourage you to lower your defenses about the French. Pull up a chair and let Elaine Sciolino seduce you.
Elaine Sciolino, 2011
3
Seduction: A Novel of Suspense
A spellbinding gothic tale about Victor Hugo’s long-buried secrets and the power of a lover that never dies… Grieving his daughter’s death, Victor Hugo initiated séances from his home on the Isle of Jersey in order to reestablish ...
M. J. Rose, 2013
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Seduction
Examines modern critical theory, feminism, and psychoanalysis, and discusses the modern concept of sex roles and the political aspect of human sexuality.
Jean Baudrillard, 1990
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Shopping, Seduction & Mr. Selfridge
The true story that inspired the Masterpiece series on PBS • Mr. Selfridge is a co-production of ITV Studios and Masterpiece “Enthralling . . . [an] energetic and wonderfully detailed biography.”—London Evening Standard “Will ...
Lindy Woodhead, 2013
6
Seduction
In Geneva Holliday’s latest novel of lust and revenge, Seduction works both ways.
Geneva Holliday, 2008
7
Politics and Propaganda: Weapons of Mass Seduction
Beginning by defining what exactly propaganda is, this text explores the concept and how it came into existence.
Nicholas J. O'Shaughnessy, 2004
8
The Darkest Seduction
At long last, New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter unveils the story of Paris, the darkest and most tormented Lord of the Underworld….
Gena Showalter, 2012
9
Seduction
From London to LA, Byron Bay to Sydney, Seduction is a lush, compelling story about passion, betrayal and forgiveness, and the price of fame. 'This addictive novel is the perfect beach read.
Kate Louise Forster, 2013
10
Seduction: A Celebration of Sensual Style
Seduction is the first book to explore the sensual style of the seductress, from Marie Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour in pre-revolutionary France, through the screen queens of 1930s Hollywood, such as Jean Harlow and Marlene Dietrich, ...
Caroline Cox, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SEDUCTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term seduction is used in the context of the following news items.
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Indiana youth shelter employee faces child seduction charge
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (May 31, 2015) — A southern Indiana youth shelter worker faces a child seduction charge for allegedly having a sexual encounter with a ... «Fox 59, May 15»
2
The Seduction of Delhi: Exhibition to take Delhi landmarks to Italians
"The Seduction of Delhi" entwines the poetry of Indian diplomat Abhay K and paintings of Italian artist Tarshito (Professor Nikola Stripoli) on major sights of the ... «Hindustan Times, May 15»
3
School yearbook features mug shot of former coach arrested for …
Matthew Carrington was the assistant swim coach before his arrest back in February for child seduction. In large black font, the yearbook states “Swim Coach ... «fox8.com, May 15»
4
Former Wayne HS employee charged with child seduction
Braxton Marvin Smith faces two counts of felony child seduction. He is no longer employed at Wayne High School. The affidavit for probable cause indicates the ... «WANE, May 15»
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North Central High School swim coach charged with child seduction
A North Central High School assistant swim coach accused of having a sexual relationship with a student is now facing criminal charges. Matthew Carrington, 36 ... «Indianapolis Star, Feb 15»
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Review: Edo's red-light district revisited in 'Seduction'
Brothels, prostitutes, female impersonators -- the new exhibit at the Asian Art Museum may not be what you have in mind if "Asian art" conjures images of ... «Vallejo Times Herald, Feb 15»
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Alaska court overturns murder conviction in 'Last Seduction' case
Prosecutors maintained she was inspired by the 1994 movie, "The Last Seduction," in which a femme fatale coaxes her lover into killing her husband for money. «Fox News, Jan 15»
8
Noblesville High School teacher charged with child seduction
He faces eight counts of child seduction, one count of burglary, one count of child exploitation and one count of dissemination of matter harmful to minors. «Indianapolis Star, Jan 15»
9
Melbourne to Hobart yacht Seduction runs aground on return …
The yacht, Seduction, was returning to Melbourne when it hit rocks and began taking on water near Gull Island shortly before 5:00am (AEDT) on Monday. «ABC Online, Jan 15»
10
Indiana teacher arrested in child seduction case involving teen student
Kellen Hubert, 28, was charged with one count of child seduction. According to court documents, the mother of the 16-year-old female student brought her ... «Fox 59, Dec 14»

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