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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
se•duc′er, n. se•duc′i•ble, se•duce′a•ble, adj. se•duc′ing•ly, adv. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged beguile, inveigle, decoy, allure, lure, deceive. See tempt.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged repel.
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