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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024se•duce /sɪˈdus, -ˈdyus/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -duced, -duc•ing. - to tempt (someone) to have sexual intercourse.
- to win over;
entice:The warm spring day seduced her from her work.
se•duc•er, n. [countable]See -duc-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024se•duce (si do̅o̅s′, -dyo̅o̅s′),USA pronunciation v.t., -duced, -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.
- Latin, as above
- Middle French
- Latin sēdūcere to lead aside, equivalent. to sē- se- + dūcere to lead; replacing earlier seduise
- 1470–80
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged beguile, inveigle, decoy, allure, lure, deceive. See tempt.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged repel.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: seduce /sɪˈdjuːs/ vb (transitive)- to persuade to engage in sexual intercourse
- to lead astray, as from the right action
- to win over, attract, or lure
Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin sēdūcere to lead apart, from sē- apart + dūcere to leadseˈducible, seˈduceable adj |