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allurement

[ uh-loor-muhnt ]
/ əˈlʊər mənt /
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noun

fascination; charm.
the means of alluring.
the act or process of alluring.

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Origin of allurement

First recorded in 1540–50; allure + -ment

Words nearby allurement

all told, all to the good, allude, all up, allure, allurement, alluring, allusion, allusive, alluvial, alluvial fan
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Words related to allurement

bait, temptation, come-on, seduction, enticement, invitation, inducement, enchantment, pull, lure, attractiveness, magnetism, draw, glamour, fascination, charisma, allure, charm, appeal, intrigue

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