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temptation
(t/E/mp't/eI//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • something that seduces or has the quality to seduce(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    enticement
    source: wordnet30
  • the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid(noun.feeling)
    Example:
    He felt the temptation and his will power weakened.
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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