Seduced

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Seduce \Se*duce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Seduced}; p. pr. & vb.
     n. {Seducing}.] [L. seducere, seductum; pref. se- aside +
     ducere to lead. See {Duke}.]
     1. To draw aside from the path of rectitude and duty in any
        manner; to entice to evil; to lead astray; to tempt and
        lead to iniquity; to corrupt.


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              For me, the gold of France did not seduce. --Shak.
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     2. Specifically, to induce to engage in sexual intercourse.
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     Syn: To allure; entice; tempt; attract; mislead; decoy;
          inveigle. See {Allure}.
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