seduce
//sɪˈdjuːs//
Verb
seduceInfinitive
seducePresent tense
seducedPast tense
seducedPast participle
seducingPresent participle
seducesThird-person singular
1
To persuade someone to have sexual intercourse, typically by using charm or deception.
He tried to seduce her with his charm and flattery.
2
To attract or tempt someone to do something that is often unwise or wrong.
The advertisement seduced him into buying things he didn't need.
3
To entice or lure someone away from proper behavior or duty.
The promise of easy money seduced him away from his studies.