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seducer

se·duce
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [si-doos, -dyoos]
    • /sɪˈdus, -ˈdyus/
    • /sɪˈdjuː.sər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-doos, -dyoos]
    • /sɪˈdus, -ˈdyus/

Definitions of seducer word

  • verb with object seducer to lead astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; corrupt. 1
  • verb with object seducer to persuade or induce to have sexual intercourse. 1
  • verb with object seducer to lead or draw away, as from principles, faith, or allegiance: He was seduced by the prospect of gain. 1
  • verb with object seducer to win over; attract; entice: a supermarket seducing customers with special sales. 1
  • noun seducer sexually predatory man 1
  • noun seducer person who leads another astray 1

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Origin of seducer

First appearance:

before 1470
One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; < Latin sēdūcere to lead aside, equivalent to sē- se- + dūcere to lead; replacing earlier seduise < Middle French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Seducer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

seducer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

seducer usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for seducer

noun seducer

  • charmer — If you refer to someone, especially a man, as a charmer, you think that they behave in a very charming but rather insincere way.
  • cocksman — A man who is sexually talented.
  • coquette — A coquette is a woman who behaves in a coquettish way.
  • cruiser — A cruiser is a motor boat which has an area for people to live or sleep in.
  • don juan — a legendary Spanish nobleman famous for his many seductions and dissolute life.

Top questions with seducer

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