From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Seduce \Se*duce"\, verb (used with an object) [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.
For me, the gold of France did not seduce. --Shak.
2. Specifically, to induce to engage in sexual intercourse. [PJC]
Syn: To allure; entice; tempt; attract; mislead; decoy; inveigle. See {Allure}.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Seducing \Se*du"cing\, adjective Seductive. ''Thy sweet seducing charms.'' --Cowper. -- {Se*du"cing*ly}, adverb
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