Se-dūçe′, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. SEDUCED (se-düst′); p. pr. & vb. n. SEDUCING.] [Lat. seducere, from se, aside, and ducere, to lead; It. seducere, sedurre, Sp. seducir, Pg. seduzir, Pr. & Fr. séduire.] 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; to deprave. Me the gold of France did not seduce. Shak. 2. To induce to surrender chastity. Syn.—To allure; entice; tempt; attract; mislead; decoy; inveigle. See ALLURE.