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   temptation

   /ˌtɛm(p)ˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise: "he resisted the temptation to call Celia at the office" Similar desireurgeitchimpulseinclination
   • ▪ a thing that attracts or tempts someone: "the temptations of life in London" Similar lurealluremententicementseductionattractiondrawpullinvitationbaitdecoysnaretrapsiren songinformal:come-onallureappealattractionattractivenessfascination
   • ▪ the tempting of Jesus by the Devil (see Matt. 4).

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French temptacion, from Latin temptatio(n-), from temptare ‘handle, test, try’.

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   temptation: [noun] the act of tempting or the state of being tempted especially to evil : enticement.

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   Temptation definition: the act of tempting; enticement or allurement.. See examples of TEMPTATION used in a sentence.

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   temptation: 1 n the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire Synonyms: enticement Types: show 5 types... hide 5 types... blandishment , wheedling the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery leading astray , leading off the act of enticing others into sinful ways seduction enticing someone astray from right behavior allurement , ...

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   Define temptation. temptation synonyms, temptation pronunciation, temptation translation, English dictionary definition of temptation. n. 1. The act of tempting or the condition of being tempted. 2. Something tempting or enticing. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth... Temptation - definition of temptation by The Free Dictionary.

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    temptation meaning, definition, what is temptation: a strong desire to have or do something ...: Learn more.

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    Temptation definition: The act of tempting or the condition of being tempted.