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temptation
noun temp·ta·tion \tem(p)-ˈtā-shən\
: a strong urge or desire to have or do something
: something that causes a strong urge or desire to have or do something and especially something that is bad, wrong, or unwise
Full Definition of TEMPTATION
1
: the act of tempting or the state of being tempted especially to evil : enticement
2
: something tempting : a cause or occasion of enticement
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First Known Use of TEMPTATION
13th century
Related to TEMPTATION
- Synonyms
- allurement, enticement, lure, seduction
Rhymes with TEMPTATION
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TEMPTATION Defined for Kids
temptation
noun temp·ta·tion \temp-ˈtā-shən\
Definition of TEMPTATION for Kids
1
: the act of considering or causing to consider doing something wrong or unwise
2
: a strong desire <a temptation for candy>
3
: something that causes a strong desire <The money was a temptation.>
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