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.
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The temptation to eat the cake was too strong.
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She resisted the temptation to quit her job.
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The temptation of fame and fortune led him down a dangerous path.
temptation Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for temptation
- attraction
- allure
- enticement
- bait
- seduction
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.
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'
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.
