SEDUCE

Meanings

• Verb

  To attract (someone) through charm or flattery, especially in order to have sex.

  - "He tried to seduce her with compliments and expensive gifts."
  - "She was seduced by the charm of the charismatic speaker."

• Verb

  To influence (someone) to believe or accept something, typically by using deception or manipulation.

  - "The salesman seduced the customer with false promises."
  - "He was seduced by the idea of quick riches."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɪˈdjuːs/
   
   
   
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2. /sɪˈd(j)uːs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

coitize , go to bed with , sleep with , debauch , forlead , pick up , vamp , bribe , corrupt , lead astray , misguide , beguile , entrance , pull in

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with SEDUCE
peruse , abuse , confuse , accuse , dewce , muse

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Variants

List of all variants of seduce that leads to same result
seduce , seduced , seducer , seducers , seduces , seducing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'esducer', 'to draw out'. Related to 'seducere' in Latin, 'to lead astray'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'seduce' is often used interchangeably with the term 'woo'.

2. The act of seduction has been depicted in art since ancient times, with some of the earliest known examples dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece.

3. In some cultures, seduction is considered a positive and natural aspect of human relationships, while in others, it is viewed as a negative and manipulative act.

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Related Concepts

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1. Charm: The ability to attract, delight, or win the favor of someone through personal qualities.

2. Manipulation: The act of controlling or influencing someone, often through deception or exploitation.

3. Persuasion: The act of using reason or argument to persuade someone to believe or do something.

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Culture

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The term 'seduce' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to depict the act of attracting someone through charm or manipulation. In literature, seduction scenes are often portrayed as romantic and passionate, while in other contexts, they may be depicted as dangerous or manipulative. In art, seduction is a common theme in paintings and sculptures, often portraying the seductress or seducer in a seductive pose.

How to Memorize "seduce"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of seduction as a dance, where one partner tries to draw the other in with charm and flattery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'seduce' with the idea of a charismatic and persuasive person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'seduce' comes from the Latin 'seducere', meaning 'to lead astray'.

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