— 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; seducere to lead aside, equiv. to se- SE- + ducere to lead; r. earlier seduise ]
Syn. 1. beguile, inveigle, decoy, allure, lure, deceive. See tempt .
Ant. 1. repel.