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seduce vs lure

lure vs seduce

seduce is not a noun while lure is a noun.

seduce and lure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
seduce No No Yes No
lure Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lure is a hypernym of seduce; that is, lure is a word with a broader meaning than seduce:
  • seduce: lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct
  • lure: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
Other hypernyms of seduce include entice, tempt.
seduce (noun) lure (noun)
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
anything that serves as an enticement
seduce (verb) lure (verb)
lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
induce to have sex
Difference between seduce and lure

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