temptation

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noun

1. something that seduces or has the quality to seduce (Freq. 8)
• Syn:
enticement
• Derivationally related forms:
entice (for: enticement), tempt
• Hypernyms:
influence
• Hyponyms:
forbidden fruit, bait, come-on, hook, lure,
sweetener, allurement
2. the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
- he felt the temptation and his will power weakened
• Derivationally related forms:
tempt
• Hypernyms:
desire
3. the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
- his enticements were shameless
• Syn:
enticement
• Derivationally related forms:
tempt, entice (for: enticement)
• Hypernyms:
influence
• Hyponyms:
blandishment, wheedling, leading astray, leading off, seduction,
solicitation, allurement