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temptation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | enticement |
| Type of | influence |
| Has types | wheedling, leading astray, leading off, blandishment, seduction, solicitation, allurement |
| Derivation | tempt |
temptation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | enticement |
| Type of | influence |
| Has types | sweetener, bait, lure, come-on, forbidden fruit, allurement, hook |
| Derivation | tempt |
temptation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | desire |
| Derivation | tempt |
he felt the temptation and his will power weakened.
Examples of temptation
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It's up to Chairman Dan Akerson to resist the temptation to repeat that mistake.
From the freep.com
The temptation is to think of the actuality as an archaic form, but it it's not.
From the theatlantic.com
Still, at least they resisted the temptation to go borderline illegal this time.
From the guardian.co.uk
The Keys are so laid-back that there is no temptation to rush to see everything.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Resist the last-minute temptation to toss in one more sweater or pair of shorts.
From the sfgate.com
Fortunately we had resisted the temptation to stifle his curiosity and autonomy.
From the dailyherald.com
Think of the temptation of playing with his switchboard, just for the fun of it.
From the theatlantic.com
Avoid the temptation to snack on nuts, cheese and crackers before the big feast.
From the cnn.com
That would be trespassing, of course, but the cars present a serious temptation.
From the thenewstribune.com
- Something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
- The desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"
- Enticement: the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless"
- (tempt) dispose or incline or entice to; "We were tempted by the delicious-looking food"
- (tempt) entice: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation"
- (tempt) give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting; "the window displays tempted the shoppers"
- A temptation is an act that looks appealing to an individual. It is usually used to describe acts with negative connotations and as such, tends to lead a person to regret such actions, for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including feeling guilt), health, economic, etc. ...
- "Temptation" is a popular song, published in 1933, with music written by Nacio Herb Brown and lyrics by Arthur Freed. The song was used in the film Singin' in the Rain (1952) and later in the 1983 musical based on the film, and is prominently featured in Valerio Zurlini's Violent Summer (1959).
- Temptation was a game show which aired on ABC from December 4, 1967 to March 1, 1968. It was produced by Merrill Heatter and Bob Quigley. Art James was the host, and Carl King was the announcer.
