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seducing

/sɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /səˈdjuːsɪŋ/

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

Examples :

"The promise of easy money was seducing him away from his honest work. "
moral character mind action

Related Words

Illustration accepted

accepted verb

/æk.ˈsɛp.tɪd/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"My parents accepted my request to attend the school dance. "

Illustration intercourse

intercourse noun

/ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/

Communication, conversation.

"After the meeting, there was a period of intercourse between the colleagues, discussing the project's next steps. "

Illustration advertisement

advertisement noun

/ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/

A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.

"Companies try to sell their products using advertisements in form of placards, television spots and print publications."

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seduction noun

/sɪˈdʌk.ʃn̩/

The act of seducing.

"Seduction is the fine art of manipulating people based on physical attraction and desire."

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unrealistic adjective

/ˌʌnriːəˈlɪstɪk/ /ˌʌnriːˈlɪstɪk/

Not realistic.

"Hoping to win the lottery is unrealistic. "

Illustration principles

principles noun

/ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/

A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

"We need some sort of principles to reason from."

Illustration repeatedly

repeatedly adverb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/

Done several times or in repetition.

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

Illustration offering

offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

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promising verb

/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

"He promised to never return to this town again."

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vulnerable adjective

/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/

More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

"The young child was vulnerable to illness during the cold winter months. "

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "