Synonyms for temptation
tɛmpˈteɪ ʃəntemp·ta·tion

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1. temptation, enticementnoun

   something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

   Synonyms:
   enticement, lure, come-on

2. temptationnoun

   the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid

   "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"

   Synonyms:
   enticement

3. enticement, temptationnoun

   the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire

   "his enticements were shameless"

   Synonyms:
   enticement, come-on, lure

Matched Categories

1. • Desire
   • Influence

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1. temptationnoun

   Synonyms:
   enticement (especially to evil), allurement

2. temptationnoun

   Synonyms:
   bribe, bait, lure, decoy, golden apple, voice of the tempter, song of the sirens

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1. temptationnoun

   Synonyms:
   seduction, allurement, enticement, attraction, decoy, lure, bait, inducement

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1. List of paraphrases for "temptation":

   lure, seduction

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How to use temptation in a sentence?

1. European Union:

   We have resisted the temptation to position the (EU) Commission in terms of sentiments, we dont do that.

2. Oscar Wilde:

   Sometimes it takes courage to give into temptation.

3. George Bernard Shaw:

   I never resist temptation because I have found that things that are bad for me do not tempt me.

4. The Talmud:

   Never put thyself in the way of temptation: even David could not resist it.

5. Anonymous:

   Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.