单词 | seduce |
释义 | seduce —seducer, n. —seducible, seduceable, adj. —seducingly, adv. /si doohs", -dyoohs"/, v.t., seduced, seducing. 1. to lead astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; corrupt. 2. to persuade or induce to have sexual intercourse. 3. to lead or draw away, as from principles, faith, or allegiance: He was seduced by the prospect of gain. 4. to win over; attract; entice: a supermarket seducing customers with special sales. [1470-80; < L seducere to lead aside, equiv. to se- SE- + ducere to lead; r. earlier seduise < MF < L, as above] Syn. 1. beguile, inveigle, decoy, allure, lure, deceive. See tempt. Ant. 1. repel. |
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