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seduction

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/sɪˈdʌkʃən/ · se-duc-tion

The act of enticing someone into engaging in sexual activity.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of enticing someone into engaging in sexual activity.

کسی کو جنسی تعلق قائم کرنے کے لئے بہکانے والا عمل۔

فریفتگی

fareeftagi

Synonyms

entrapmentallurementtemptationپکڑفریفتگیدلکشی

Antonyms

repulsionaversiondisinterestکراہتنفرتغفلت

Common Collocations

  • seduction techniques
  • art of seduction
  • seduction in literature

Example Sentences

The seduction was subtle yet effective.

فریفتگی نرم مگر مؤثر تھی۔

Fareeftagi naram magar mo'asar thi.

She mastered the art of seduction.

اس نے فریفتگی کے فن میں مہارت حاصل کر لی۔

Us ne fareeftagi ke fan mein maharat hasil kar li.

He warned against the dangers of seduction.

اس نے فریفتگی کے خطرات سے آگاہ کیا۔

Us ne fareeftagi ke khatarat se aagah kiya.

Easily Confused With

seductive:Seduction refers to the act itself, while seductive describes something that has the quality of enticing.

Word Family

seductive
adjectiveفریفتہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'seduction' as a 'lead-in' to deeper connections.

Imagine a charming individual drawing attention in a romantic setting.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عشق کی بازیچہ گری میں آ رہا ہوں، ہر ایک جہاں مجھے فریفتہ کر رہا ہے۔

Ishq ki bazicha-gari mein aa raha hoon, Har aik jahan mujhe fareefta kar raha hai.

I am caught in the play of love, Every world is enchanting me.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کی فطرت ہو فریفتگی، اس کا چلنا ہے چالاکی۔

Jis ki fitrat ho fareeftagi, us ka chalna hai chalaki.

One whose nature is seduction walks with artfulness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "seductio" — leading astray

First known use: 14th century

The word 'seduction' has evolved from the Latin 'seductio', which indicates a process of leading someone away, often towards temptation.