1. women who tempt or entice others, especially into wrongdoing or unwise behavior
Usage: plural of temptress

Examples

• The novel featured several temptresses who led the hero astray.
• In classical mythology, temptresses often appeared to test heroes’ resolve.
• The detective story included mysterious temptresses with hidden motives.
• Ancient tales warned of temptresses who could corrupt even the most virtuous men.
• The opera portrayed the temptresses as complex characters with their own struggles.
• Literature is filled with famous temptresses who changed the course of history.