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1. 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.
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            For me, the gold of France did not seduce. --Shak.
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   2. Specifically, to induce to engage in sexual intercourse.
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   Syn: To allure; entice; tempt; attract; mislead; decoy;
        inveigle. See Allure.
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2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Seducing \Se*du"cing\, a.
   Seductive. "Thy sweet seducing charms." --Cowper. --
   Se*du"cing*ly, adv.
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