seduce

//sɪˈdjuːs//
C1Frequency Level 10Neutral
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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.

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