temptress
/ˈtɛmptrəs/
noun
- A woman who deliberately tries to attract or seduce someone, often in a way that is seen as dangerous or morally wrong.
- She played the role of a temptress in the play, using her charm to get what she wanted.
- The story warns young people to be careful of a temptress who might lead them astray.
- In the old movie, the villain was a cunning temptress who tricked the hero.