English to English
temptation
(t/E/mp't/eI//S//@/n
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noun (n)
- something that seduces or has the quality to seduce(noun.cognition)source: wordnet30
- the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid(noun.feeling)Example:
He felt the temptation and his will power weakened.
source: wordnet30 - the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction.(noun)source: webster1913