Category:Seduce

Se*duce", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Seduced; p. pr. & vb. n. Seducing.] Etym: [l. seducere, seductum; pref. se- aside + ducere to lead. See Duke.]

1. To draw aside from the path of rectitude and duty in any manner; To entice to evil; to lead astray; to tempt and lead to iniquity; to Corrupt. For me, the gold of france did not seduce. Shak.

2. Specifically, to induce to surrender chastity; to debauch by means Of solicitation.

Syn. -- to allure; entice; tempt; attract; mislead; decoy; inveigle. See Allure.