Definitions

tempt

[tempt] / tɛmpt /

VERB

lure, entice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal to attract captivate charm dare fascinate induce intrigue invite motivate persuade seduce stimulate tantalize woo

STRONG

allure bait coax court decoy draw entrap honey up hook incite influence instigate inveigle move oil promote provoke risk rouse solicit test train try wheedle whet

WEAK

butter up draw out lead on make mouth water mousetrap play up to turn one's head

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore depress discourage disenchant dissuade hinder offend prevent repel repulse

STRONG

delight deter dishearten dull halt please reject release stop turn off

Example Sentences

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That move is tempting but dangerous: A time-series chart can’t tell you whether culture drove the change or merely moved alongside it.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s so tempting to try to figure out how to use these tools, and I think it would make sense to try. But I think it should be done with a lot of skepticism.”

From Salon

The road is open, and I’m tempted to jump in the car and make a break for Bletchley.

From Literature

It’s a tempting idea, one that mirrors the current reckoning in public health.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rush to judgment on the basis of online video is tempting but perilous, and I am reluctant to join it.

From The Wall Street Journal

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