Word

temptation, n.
(temptations)
freq. cnt. 8

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 8

enticement temptation

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

hyponym

forbidden fruit bait, come-on, hook, lure, sweetener allurement

the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
<noun.act>

enticement temptation

sample sentences

"his enticements were shameless"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

hyponym

blandishment, wheedling leading astray, leading off seduction solicitation, allurement

the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
<noun.feeling>

temptation

sample sentences

"he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym