Definition of seduce

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se·duce    (s-ds, -dys) KEY 

TRANSITIVE VERB:
se·duced, se·duc·ing, se·duc·es

1. To lead away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct. See Synonyms at lure.
2. To induce to engage in sex.
3. 1. To entice or beguile into a desired state or position.
   2. To win over; attract.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English seduisen, from Old French seduire, seduis-, alteration (influenced by Medieval Latin sdcere, to lead astray), of suduire, to seduce from Latin subdcere, to withdraw : sub-, sub- + dcere, to lead; see deuk- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
se·ducea·ble or se·duci·ble(Adjective), se·ducer(Noun)