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temptation

Definition

  • noun: a strong urge or desire to have or do something
  • noun: the act of 'tempting' or the state of being 'tempted' especially to evil
  • often followed by 'to' + 'verb'
  • synonyms: seduction, inducement, attraction

Examples

  • He could not resist the 'temptation to show off' his new car.

  • She gave in to 'temptation'. = She succumbed to 'temptation'.

  • Don't give in to the 'temptation to snack' between meals.

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