seduce

Pronunciation: /sɪˈdjuːs/

The English word “seduce” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

To beguile or lure (someone) away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray.
To entice or induce (someone) to engage in a sexual relationship.
To have sexual intercourse with.
To win over or attract.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin sēdūcō (“to lead apart or astray”), from sē- (“aside, away, astray”) + dūcō (“to lead”); see duct. Compare adduce, conduce, deduce, etc. and Middle English seduct.

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