To attract someone into sexual activity or into doing something wrong or unwise. To entice or persuade someone away from proper conduct.
From Latin 'seducere' where 'se-' (aside, away) + 'ducere' (to lead) literally meant 'to lead aside.' The word passed through Old French 'seduire' into Middle English, maintaining its core meaning of leading someone astray from virtue or proper behavior.
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