seduce
/sɪˈd(j)uːs/ verb C1- 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. · He had repeatedly seduced the girl in his car, hotels and his home.
- To win over or attract. · He was seduced by the bright lights and glamour of the city.
He/she/it seduces · Past seduced · Past participle seduced · -ing form seducing
Verb forms
- Base form
- seduce
- He/she/it
- seduces
- Past
- seduced
- Past participle
- seduced
- -ing form
- seducing
From the library
“When he was in England he seduced the wife of one of my friends.”
“Valentine, the hand which now threatens you will pursue you everywhere; your servants will be seduced with gold, and death will be offered to you disguised in every shape.
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