Seducing: meaning, definitions and examples

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seducing

 

[ sɪˈdjuːs ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

romantic relationships

To seduce means to entice someone into a sexual relationship or to persuade someone to do something by making it seem appealing or exciting.

Synonyms

allure, charm, entice, tempt

Examples of usage

  • She seduced him with her charm and wit.
  • He tried to seduce her with expensive gifts.
  • The idea of a tropical vacation seduced her into booking a trip.
  • I was seduced by the promise of a lucrative job offer.
  • The con artist seduced his victims with false promises.

Translations

Translations of the word "seducing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seduzir

🇮🇳 प्रलोभित करना

🇩🇪 verführen

🇮🇩 menggoda

🇺🇦 зваблювати

🇵🇱 uwodzić

🇯🇵 誘惑する (yūwaku suru)

🇫🇷 séduire

🇪🇸 seducir

🇹🇷 baştan çıkarmak

🇰🇷 유혹하다 (yuhokhada)

🇸🇦 إغواء (ighwa')

🇨🇿 svádět

🇸🇰 zvádzať

🇨🇳 诱惑 (yòuhuò)

🇸🇮 zapeljati

🇮🇸 tæla

🇰🇿 азғыру

🇬🇪 მომხიბლავი

🇦🇿 bəzəmək

🇲🇽 seducir

Etymology

The word 'seducing' comes from the Latin word 'seducere', which means 'to lead astray, to entice'. The concept of seduction has been present in human interactions throughout history, often associated with romance, desire, and manipulation. In literature and art, seduction has been a common theme, exploring the complexities of human relationships and the power dynamics involved.

See also: seduce, seducer, seduction, seductive, seductively, seductiveness, seductress.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,935, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.