1.
[syn: seduce, score, make]
2. lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct;
- Example: "She was seduced by the temptation of easy money and started to work in a massage parlor"
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Seduce \Se*duce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Seduced; p. pr. & vb.
n. Seducing.] [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.
[1913 Webster]
For me, the gold of France did not seduce. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]
2. Specifically, to induce to engage in sexual intercourse.
[PJC]
Syn: To allure; entice; tempt; attract; mislead; decoy;
inveigle. See Allure.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
seduce
v 1: induce to have sex; "Harry finally seduced Sally"; "Did you
score last night?"; "Harry made Sally" [syn: seduce,
score, make]
2: lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct;
"She was seduced by the temptation of easy money and started
to work in a massage parlor"