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Meaning & Definition of Temptation in English

English

Temptation

/tɛmteʃən/

noun

1. Something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

synonym:
  • temptation,
  • enticement

2. The desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid

  • "He felt the temptation and his will power weakened"
synonym:
  • temptation

3. The act of influencing by exciting hope or desire

  • "His enticements were shameless"
synonym:
  • enticement,
  • temptation

Examples of using

The chocolate cake led her into temptation, though she was on a diet.
He couldn't resist the temptation.
He could not resist the temptation.