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temptation
[ temp-tey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of tempting; enticement or allurement.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- something that tempts, entices, or allures.
- the fact or state of being tempted, especially to evil.
- an instance of this.
- (initial capital letter) the temptation of Christ by Satan. Matthew 4.
temptation
/ ³ÙÉ›³¾±èˈ³Ù±ðɪʃə²Ô /
noun
- the act of tempting or the state of being tempted
- a person or thing that tempts
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³Ù±ð³¾±è·³Ù²¹î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô·²¹±ô adjective
- ²Ô´Ç²Ôt±ð³¾±è·³Ù²¹î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô noun
- ±è°ù±ðt±ð³¾±è·³Ù²¹î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô noun
- ²õ³Üp±ð°ù·³Ù±ð³¾±è·³Ù²¹î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of temptation1
Example Sentences
Girl succumbs to her temptations while walking through the aisles.
"If in doubt, say nowt" is how you might colloquially describe the approach, resisting the temptation to be drawn into commentary about the president's actions for fear of provoking a blast of his ire.
Instead, “Black Bag†considers what keeps a loving, monogamous relationship healthy when temptation is waiting around every corner.
Interim head coach Matt Sherratt has resisted the temptation to make more starting changes in his final game in charge.
But if Red Bull are not competitive this year, the temptation to jump early may be significant.
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