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seduce

/sɪˈdjuːs/

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verb

B2formalcommon/sɪˈdjuːs/

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по убеждению кого-либо совершить желаемое поведение, часто романтического или сексуального характера, или для соблазнения кого-либо от правильного поведения.esVerbo que designa la acción de persuadir o atraer a alguien para que realice una conducta deseada, frecuentemente de índole romántica o sexual, o de desviar a alguien del comportamiento correcto.frVerbe désignant l'action de persuader quelqu'un d'adopter un comportement souhaité, souvent à caractère romantique ou sexuel, ou d'écarter quelqu'un d'un comportement correct en le tentant.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, jemanden zu einem gewünschten Verhalten zu überreden, oft romantischer oder sexueller Natur, oder um jemanden vom richtigen Verhalten abzubringen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de persuadir alguém a fazer o que se deseja, muitas vezes de natureza romântica ou sexual, ou de atrair alguém para o afastar de um comportamento correto.zh指劝说或引诱某人做出某事,常指带有浪漫或性意味的勾引,或诱使某人偏离正道。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إغواء شخص وحمله على فعل ما يُراد منه، غالبًا في السياق العاطفي أو الجنسي، أو لإبعاده عن السلوك القويم.

  1. Induce to have sex B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruСоблазнитьesSeducir sexualmentefrSéduire (sens sexuel)deVerführenptSeduzirzh勾引arإغواء

    Synonymes: beguilecharmcoaxenticelurepersuadetemptwoo

  2. Lure or entice away from duty or principles C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruСоблазнитьesSeducir para apartar del deberfrdétourner de ses devoirsdeVerführenptSeduzirzh诱惑arإغواء

    Synonymes: beguilecorruptdebauchenticelead astraylureperverttempt

    Antonymes: deterdiscouragedissuaderepel

  • seduced past participle
  • seduced past simple
  • seducing present participle
  • seduces third person singular