Seduce: meaning, definitions and examples

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seduce

[ sɪˈdjuːs ]

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romantic relationship

1. To entice someone into a romantic or sexual relationship, often in a manipulative or deceptive way. 2. To attract or charm someone in a way that leads to a romantic or sexual encounter. 3. To persuade someone to do something they may not have originally intended to do, often through flattery or temptation.

Synonyms

allure, attract, charm, entice, tempt

Examples of usage

She tried to seduce him with her beauty.
He was seduced by her charming personality.
The con artist seduced the old man into giving him all his money.

Translations

Translations of the word "seduce" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seduzir

🇮🇳 प्रलोभित करना

🇩🇪 verführen

🇮🇩 merayu

🇺🇦 спокушати

🇵🇱 uwodzić

🇯🇵 誘惑する (yuuwaku suru)

🇫🇷 séduire

🇪🇸 seducir

🇹🇷 baştan çıkarmak

🇰🇷 유혹하다 (yuhokhada)

🇸🇦 يغري (yughri)

🇨🇿 svádět

🇸🇰 zvádzať

🇨🇳 诱惑 (yòuhuò)

🇸🇮 zapeljati

🇮🇸 tæla

🇰🇿 азғыру

🇬🇪 მაცდუნებელი (matsdunebeli)

🇦🇿 aldatmaq

🇲🇽 seducir

Word origin

The word 'seduce' comes from the Latin word 'seducere', which combines 'se-' (aside) with 'ducere' (to lead), meaning 'to lead astray'. The concept of seduction has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with temptation and desire.