temptation
/tɛmtˈeɪʃʌn/
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Definitions
Noun
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Noun
the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"
Noun
the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless"
More Specific Terms
allurement
bait
blandishment
come-on
forbidden fruit
hook
leading astray
leading off
lure
seduction
solicitation
sweetener
wheedling