Definitions

temptation

[temp-tey-shuhn] / tɛmpˈteɪ ʃən /

NOUN

lure, attraction

Synonyms

STRONG

allurement appeal attractiveness bait blandishment coaxing come-hither come-on decoy draw enticement fancy fascination hankering inducement invitation provocation pull seduction snare tantalization trap yen

WEAK

inveiglement seducement

Antonyms

STRONG

dislike hate hatred prevention

WEAK

discouragement repulsion

Example Sentences

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But we should eschew the temptation to treat Kirkmeyer like a reasonable person.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

But "the temptation to declare vacancy will always be there," political scientist Fernando Tuesta told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

While both these approaches would almost certainly run afoul of labor laws, the new tax law has introduced a temptation that simply wasn’t there before.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

As things get hot the temptation is to ditch the layers, get out the shorts and unbutton the flowery shirt.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The temptation to lie back down is very strong.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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