seduce


se·duce

vt \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
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

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