2 definitions found 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. [1913 Webster] For me, the gold of France did not seduce. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically, to induce to engage in sexual intercourse. [PJC] Syn: To allure; entice; tempt; attract; mislead; decoy; inveigle. See {Allure}. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Seducing \Se*du"cing\, a. Seductive. "Thy sweet seducing charms." --Cowper. -- {Se*du"cing*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]
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