temptation
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(noun) something tempting or enticing |
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Synonyms: enticement |
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Related Words: allurement, bait, come-on, forbidden fruit, hook, influence, lure, sweetener |
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(noun) the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened" |
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Related Words: desire |
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(noun) the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless" |
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Synonyms: enticement |
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Related Words: allurement, blandishment, influence, invitation, leading astray, leading off, seduction, solicitation, wheedling |
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