verleiten
tempt
Jemanden dazu bringen, etwas zu tun, oft indem man ihn verführt oder überredet, auch wenn es vielleicht nicht gut ist.
The German word "verleiten" is a verb that means "to tempt" or "to entice". It is derived from the prefix "ver-" and the verb "leiten," which means "to lead" or "to guide". "Verleiten" suggests leading someone into doing something, often something they might otherwise avoid.
Similar words in German include "verführen" (to seduce or to tempt), "überreden" (to persuade), and "bearbeiten" (to work on or to influence).
Differences between these words:
- Verleiten often implies leading someone into a course of action, sometimes with negative connotations or towards something they should avoid.
- Verführen typically carries a stronger, more seductive implication and is often used in the context of romantic or sexual temptation.
- Überreden straightforwardly means to persuade or convince someone without the negative connotations and is not necessarily manipulative.
- Bearbeiten suggests influencing or working on someone over time and is less specific regarding leading towards a particular action or decision.
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Examples
Er lässt sich leicht verleiten.verb
He is easily tempted.
Ihre Neugier verleitet sie manchmal, unnötige Fragen zu stellen.verb
Her curiosity sometimes tempts her to ask unnecessary questions.
Der Erfolg verleitet ihn dazu, noch größere Risiken einzugehen.verb
Success tempts him to take even greater risks.
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