tempter

The experienced tempter warns the imp not to let his subject actually believe in God or satanic powers.

And where many such backstage fairy tales would introduce a villain, a tempter, a wolf in executive clothing to lead them astray, the only obstacle in the Mayhem’s way is the Mayhem — if “obstacle” even applies, since they’re in no hurry to get anywhere, and you can’t make them.

In it, he draws parallels between Jack Nicholson’s character and the devil: “a tempter who draws people into his sphere of influence.”

Properly understood, Jan. 6 was a white rage tempter tantrum and an exercise in a type of "freedom" exclusive to white Americans: the right to reject elections and other democratic outcomes not to their liking, through violence if need be.

“Trying to keep the game light and entertaining for the fans. I get worn out about it a lot. Everyone on Twitter is like, ‘Go throw the ball over center field like a baby’ or ‘Have ánother tempter tantrum’ or whatever the case is, so I figured I’d give the trolls something to chew on.”