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verb (used with object), se·duced, se·duc·ing.
1.
to lead astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; corrupt.
2.
to persuade or induce to have sexual intercourse.
3.
to lead or draw away, as from principles, faith, or allegiance: He was seduced by the prospect of gain.
4.
to win over; attract; entice: a supermarket seducing customers with special sales.
Origin:
1470–80; < Latin sēdūcere to lead aside, equivalent to sē- se- + dūcere to lead; replacing earlier seduise < Middle French < Latin, as above
1470–80; < Latin sēdūcere to lead aside, equivalent to sē- se- + dūcere to lead; replacing earlier seduise < Middle French < Latin, as above
Related forms
se·duc·er, noun
se·duc·i·ble, se·duce·a·ble, adjective
se·duc·ing·ly, adverb
un·se·duc·i·ble, adjective
un·se·duc·i·ble·ness, noun
EXPANDun·se·duc·i·b·ly, adverb
COLLAPSEAntonyms
1. repel.
1. repel.
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