seduce

se·duce

transitive verb \si-ˈdüs, -ˈdyüs\

se·ducedse·duc·ing

Definition of SEDUCE

1

: to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty

2

: to lead astray usually by persuasion or false promises

3

: to carry out the physical seduction of : entice to sexual intercourse

4

: attract

— se·duc·er noun

Examples of SEDUCE

1. He tried to seduce her.
2. She was seduced by an older man.
3. The other team seduced him with a better offer.

Origin of SEDUCE

Late Latin seducere, from Latin, to lead away, from se- apart + ducere to lead — more at tow

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to SEDUCE

Synonyms

allure, bait, beguile, betray, decoy, entice, lead on, lure, solicit, tempt

Related Words

draw in, inveigle, persuade, rope (in), snow; catch, enmesh (also immesh), ensnare, entrap, mesh, snare, tangle, trap; bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate, magnetize, wile

Near Antonyms

alert, caution, forewarn, ward (off), warn; drive (away or off), repulse, turn away

See Synonym Discussion at lure