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Added 9 October 2026

enticement

/ɪnˈtaɪsmənt/ noun

In Latin: illecebra, exorabulum Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about enticement at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting.
That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; an alluring object.

Origin

From Old French enticement.

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