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seducer

|se/duc/er|

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🇺🇸

/sɪˈduːsər/

🇬🇧

/sɪˈdjuːsə/

(seduce)

to entice or attract

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
seduceseducersseducesseducedseducedseducing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'seducer' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'seducere,' where 'se-' meant 'apart' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'

Historical Evolution

'seducere' transformed into the Old French word 'seduire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'seduce' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to lead away or astray,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to entice or attract someone, often in a romantic or sexual manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who persuades someone to do something, often by using charm or deceit, especially in a romantic or sexual context.

He was known as a notorious seducer in his youth.

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Last updated: 2025/01/24 03:06