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seduceSEDU'CE, v. t. [L. seduco; se, from, and duco, to lead.] 1. To draw aside or entice from the path of rectitude and duty in any manner, by flattery, promises, bribes or otherwise; to tempt and lead to iniquity; to corrupt; to deprave. Me the gold of France did not seduce. Shak. In the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits.
2. To entice to a surrender of chastity. He that can seduce a female is base enough to betray her. |