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temptation

[tempˈteɪʃ(ə)n]

temptation Definition

  • 1the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
  • 2something that attracts or tempts, especially with the promise of pleasure or reward

Using temptation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "temptation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He felt the temptation to steal the money.

  • Example

    The temptation to eat the cake was too strong.

  • Example

    She resisted the temptation to quit her job.

  • Example

    The temptation of fame and fortune led him down a dangerous path.

temptation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for temptation

Antonyms for temptation

Phrases with temptation

  • to give in to the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise

    Example

    I know I shouldn't eat this cake, but I can't resist yielding to temptation.

  • resist temptation

    to refuse to give in to the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise

    Example

    I'm trying to resist temptation and stick to my diet.

  • the wages of sin is death

    a biblical phrase that means that doing wrong or sinful things will have serious consequences

    Example

    He knew that stealing was wrong, but the temptation was too great. He forgot that the wages of sin is death.

Origins of temptation

from Latin 'temptare', meaning 'to try'

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Summary: temptation in Brief

Temptation [tempˈteɪʃ(ə)n] refers to the desire to do something wrong or unwise, or something that attracts or tempts with the promise of pleasure or reward. Examples include 'He felt the temptation to steal the money' and 'The temptation of fame and fortune led him down a dangerous path.' Phrases like 'yield to temptation' and 'resist temptation' describe giving in or refusing to give in to temptation.

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