seduce
[ si-doos, -dyoos ]
/ sɪˈdus, -ˈdyus /
verb (used with object), se·duced, se·duc·ing.
to lead astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; corrupt.
to persuade or induce to have sexual intercourse.
to lead or draw away, as from principles, faith, or allegiance: He was seduced by the prospect of gain.
to win over; attract; entice: a supermarket seducing customers with special sales.
Words nearby seduce
sedition, seditionary, seditious, sedna, sedrah, seduce, seducer, seduction, seductive, seductress, sedulity
Origin of seduce
1470–80; < Latin sēdūcere to lead aside, equivalent to sē- se- + dūcere to lead; replacing earlier seduise < Middle French < Latin, as above
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British Dictionary definitions for seducer (1 of 2)
seducer
feminine seductress (sɪˈdʌktrɪs)
/ (sɪˈdjuːsə) /
noun
a person who entices, allures, or seduces, esp one who entices another to engage in sexual intercourse
British Dictionary definitions for seducer (2 of 2)
seduce
/ (sɪˈdjuːs) /
verb (tr)
to persuade to engage in sexual intercourse
to lead astray, as from the right action
to win over, attract, or lure
Derived forms of seduce
seducible or seduceable, adjectiveWord Origin for seduce
C15: from Latin sēdūcere to lead apart, from sē- apart + dūcere to lead
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