Synonyms of seduces

seduces

verb

present tense third-person singular of seduce

as in tempts

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage

I wasn't going to buy the car, but was seduced by the low-interest payment plan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tempts
• lures
• persuades
• entices
• betrays
• beguiles
• solicits
• leads on
• allures
• fascinates
• baits
• decoys
• traps
• enchants
• ensnares
• entraps
• captivates
• draws in
• inveigles
• catches
• snows
• meshes
• magnetizes
• enmeshes
• bewitches
• charms
• snares
• tangles
• ropes (in)
• wiles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warns
• cautions
• alerts
• forewarns
• drives (away or off)
• turns away
• wards (off)
• repulses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seduces

Diaz centers music as the emotional vehicle that provides a philosophical structure for the character tropes and in turn psychologically seduces the audience to internalize certain ideas of social dynamics. — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

On his final voyage, Gulliver meets the Houyhnhnms, a race of supremely intelligent horses that follow the wisdom of reason and tradition rather than the speculation of science and technology that seduces the Laputans. — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026

Andie, as research for an article about modern dating, seduces Benjamin and then transforms herself into the girlfriend from hell. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

This is not the beautiful creature who seduces Odysseus in the poem. — ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026

In the video, then-23-year-old Gugino plays a young woman who, after her rock star boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend, seduces an artist painting her portrait. — Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Blyth was nominated in the supporting role as Mildred's spoiled daughter, Veda, who seduces her mother's second husband (Zachary Scott), then riddles him with bullets in a jealous rage. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026