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Wheedling

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Enticement 76% connected

The act or practice of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.

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Temptation 76% connected

The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction.

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Insinuation 76% connected

The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.

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Inveigle 74% connected

To lead astray as if blind; to persuade to something evil by deceptive arts or flattery; to entice; to insnare; to seduce; to wheedle.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Inveigle 74% connected

To lead astray as if blind; to persuade to something evil by deceptive arts or flattery; to entice; to insnare; to seduce; to wheedle.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Blandishment 92% connected

The act of blandishing; a word or act expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart; soft words and artful caresses; cajolery; al…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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