houkutella

Etymology
From. However, the meaning has slightly changed from the original frequentative verb sense "to do something (in an continuous or indifferent manner)".

Verb

 * 1)  to tempt, entice, lure, allure
 * 2)  to coax, persuade, talk into
 * 3)  to cheat, con, trick

Usage notes

 * The verbs, and  are quite close in meaning, and they can often be used as synonyms. However, there are subtle differences.  is the most universal and neutral of them.  has a slightly shrewd air about it: one is intentionally enticed to do something that s/he would not have done, if s/he had understood all the consequences.  is the most sinful or strong of the three: it often refers to sexual seduction, or alluring a person to do something criminal or otherwise unacceptable.
 * If someone is coaxed or persuaded into an action, the action verb should be in the illative of the third infinitive.