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Seducer

/sɪˈdjuː.sər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who seduces someone, especially in a romantic or sexual context.

    "He was known as a charming seducer, captivating everyone with his charisma."
  2. 2

    A person who entices or leads someone into a particular course of action.

    "The seducer of the crowd managed to sway public opinion with his persuasive speech."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'seducer' originates from the Latin 'seducere', meaning 'to lead away'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained the connotation of enticing or leading someone astray, particularly in romantic contexts.

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