Analysis Complete

temptation

/ temptation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Type of:
influence
Kinds of:
forbidden fruit bait come-on hook lure
Derived:
entice lure tempt invite
noun Sense 2
the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
"he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"
Type of:
desire
Derived:
tempt allure
noun Sense 3
the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
"his enticements were shameless"
Type of:
influence
Kinds of:
blandishment wheedling leading astray leading off seduction
Derived:
entice lure tempt charm influence
Semantic Complexity
48%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
24
Times Searched
2
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influence forbidden fruit bait come-on hook lure desire blandishment wheedling leading astray leading off seduction