seduce

verb
UK: /sɪˈdjuːs/
US: /sɪˈduːs/

  1. To persuade someone to do something that they would not usually do, often something immoral or unwise, using charm and temptation.

    1. He tried to seduce her with promises.
    2. The advertisement tried to seduce consumers into buying the product with catchy slogans.

  2. To attract someone powerfully; to be very tempting.

    1. The idea of a weekend getaway began to seduce her.
    2. The vibrant city lights seduce tourists to explore its hidden corners and cultural gems.

Synonyms

entice tempt lure attract charm persuade
seduce adjective

  1. Having an appealing or tempting quality; able to entice.

    1. She gave him a seductive smile.
    2. The moonlight cast a seductive glow over the tranquil and serene lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seduce" in English means: To persuade someone to do something that they would not usually do, often something immoral or unwise, using charm and temptation., To attract someone powerfully; to be very tempting..

The phonetic transcription of "seduce" is /sɪˈdjuːs/ in British English and /sɪˈduːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seduce": entice, tempt, lure, attract, charm, persuade.

Example usage of "seduce": "He tried to seduce her with promises.". More examples on the page.