seduce
word
/sɪˈdus/
si-DOOS
/sɪdjˈuːs/
si-DYOOS
Definition
To try to persuade someone to have sex with you by being attractive or charming; also, to tempt or attract someone to do something wrong or unwise.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in a romantic or sexual context, but can also refer to tempting someone into a bad decision (e.g., 'seduce into crime'). Formal or literary tone. Common collocations: 'seduce someone', 'be seduced by', 'seduce with charm'.
Spanish: seducirPortuguese (BR): seduzirPortuguese (PT): seduzirChinese (Simplified): 引诱 - 诱惑Chinese (Traditional): 引誘 - 誘惑Hindi: फुसलाना - आकर्षित करना (यौन अर्थ)Arabic: يُغريBengali: প্রলুব্ধ করা - আকৃষ্ট করা (প্রলোভনের মাধ্যমে)Russian: соблазнять - заманиватьJapanese: 誘惑するVietnamese: quyến rũ - cám dỗKorean: 유혹하다Turkish: baştan çıkarmak - ayartmakUrdu: ورغلانا - بہکاناIndonesian: merayu - menggoda
Example Sentences
He tried to seduce her with flowers and compliments.
basic
Some advertisements are made to seduce customers.
basic
He tried to seduce me into skipping class.
basic
She knows how to seduce with just a smile.
natural
He was seduced by the idea of easy money.
natural
Don't let them seduce you into taking unnecessary risks.
natural