as in to tempt
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
I wasn't going to buy the car, but was seduced by the low-interest payment plan
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Recent Examples of seduce
As their powerbrokers get seduced by the riches of T20 franchise cricket and as popularity for Test cricket declines among their countrymen, South Africa’s future in the longest and most traditional format has been of major concern.
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
American culture has long inspired military service, with recruits seduced by action movies and promises of heroic returns to the U.S.
—Jacob Ware, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
Fang Fang, the notorious Chinese spy that seduced numerous Democrat officials and fundraised for Bay Area Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell, got her start as a student at California State University, East Bay.
—Michelle Steel, Oc Register, 9 June 2025
The thriller tells the story of a dental hygienist who is seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
American culture has long inspired military service, with recruits seduced by action movies and promises of heroic returns to the U.S.
—Jacob Ware, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
Fang Fang, the notorious Chinese spy that seduced numerous Democrat officials and fundraised for Bay Area Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell, got her start as a student at California State University, East Bay.
—Michelle Steel, Oc Register, 9 June 2025
The thriller tells the story of a dental hygienist who is seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seduce
Verb
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At month 10, schedule a conversation focused entirely on what might tempt them away.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Children may be tempted to touch the flames, which can reach temperatures of up to 1,800 degrees and some run with them, sometimes leading to eye impalement.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Barely over a year ago, McKay was obsessing over film and trying to lure Peter to Liberty.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture’s archive features postcards depicting Black children sitting near swamps to lure alligators.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Or they could be persuaded that financial surveillance of businesses for transactions over $200 is necessary to prevent criminals from moving money.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Becker had run in high school but was working as a mortgage broker when, with his 60th birthday approaching, a friend persuaded him to try a marathon in Minnesota.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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For six months, President Trump tried to entice Putin to the table.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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Culinary delight often begins with a visual feast that entices people to indulge in delicious flavors.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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“Seduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seduce. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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