enticements
Things that seduce
Enticements are things that tempt or lure—offers, promises, or attractions designed to draw someone toward a particular action or choice.
The word often carries a slight suggestion of manipulation or ulterior motive: The company offered stock options and other enticements to attract top talent.
Enticements may be innocent or calculated, but they always appeal to desire.
Attractive, tempting quality
- temptationUrge toward the unwise
- charmAttractive personal quality
- attractionPull toward something
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
appeal · magnetism · invitation · come-ons · advances · wiles · beckoning · captivation
Lure for prey
- luresAttracts or fishing decoys
- trapsDevices for catching prey
- decoysObjects meant to mislead
- attractantsSubstances that draw others
scents · calls · feeders · pheromones · chum · worms · minnows · corn
Elevations in position
- discountsSubtractions from full price
- offersProposals for acceptance
- dealsAgreements or distributions
- incentivesRewards prompting action
freebies · samples · coupons · rebates · bonuses · giveaways · trials · upgrades
Gains or helpful effects
- salaryFixed periodic employment payment
- compensationPayment for services rendered
- relocationPermanent change of residence
- perksAdditional job advantages
flexibility · training · mentorship · sabbatical · healthcare · retirement · equity · prestige
Agreeable distinctive odors
- flavorsDistinct taste qualities
- delicaciesChoice, refined foods
- treatsSnacks given as rewards
- morselsSmall pieces of food
tastings · samples · appetizers · desserts · confections · specialties · indulgences · savory
allure
Attractive, tempting quality
- temptationUrge toward the unwise
- charmAttractive personal quality
- attractionPull toward something
flirtation · appeal · magnetism · invitation · come-ons · advances · wiles · beckoning · captivation · enchantment
bait
Lure for prey
attractants · scents · calls · feeders · pheromones · chum · worms · minnows · corn · seeds
promotions
Elevations in position
incentives · freebies · samples · coupons · rebates · bonuses · giveaways · trials · upgrades · bundles
benefits
Gains or helpful effects
- salaryFixed periodic employment payment
- compensationPayment for services rendered
- relocationPermanent change of residence
perks · flexibility · training · mentorship · sabbatical · healthcare · retirement · equity · prestige
aromas
Agreeable distinctive odors
- flavorsDistinct taste qualities
- delicaciesChoice, refined foods
- treatsSnacks given as rewards
morsels · tastings · samples · appetizers · desserts · confections · specialties · indulgences · savory · decadent
- incentivesbonus, bonuses, incentive, incentives, reward
- come-onspickup lines, flirtation, advances, passes, overtures
enticementsdeterrents
Things discouraging certain actions
repellents · disincentives · turn-offs · repulsions · aversions
enticementswarnings
Advance notices of danger
admonitions · threats · dissuasions · prohibitions · cautions