seduce

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по убеждению кого-либо совершить желаемое поведение, часто романтического или сексуального характера, или для соблазнения кого-либо от правильного поведения.

A verb used to indicate the act of persuading someone to engage in a desired behavior, often of a romantic or sexual nature, or to entice someone away from proper conduct.

1. Induce to have sexB2formal

   To persuade someone to engage in sexual activity, often through charm or persuasion.

   Соблазнить

   • He tried to seduce her with expensive gifts and romantic dinners.
   • The novel's plot revolves around a character who attempts to seduce the protagonist.
   • She felt uncomfortable when her boss tried to seduce her at the office party.

   Synonymsbeguilecharmcoaxenticelurepersuadetemptwoo

2. Lure or entice away from duty or principlesC1formal

   To attract or lead someone away from proper behavior, responsibilities, or moral standards.

   Соблазнить

   • The promise of easy money seduced him into a life of crime.
   • Young people can be seduced by the glamour of social media fame.
   • The dictator was seduced by the allure of absolute power.

   Synonymsbeguilecorruptdebauchenticelead astraylureperverttempt

   Antonymsdeterdiscouragedissuaderepel