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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTEMPTATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Temptation is the desire to do or have something wrong or harmful, or something that causes this desire. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of temptation with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     TEMPTATION meaning: 1. the wish to do or have something that...

   • Znaczenie Temptation, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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   • Temptation in Japanese

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   • Temptation in Spanish

     TEMPTATION translate: tentación, tentación [feminine,...

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     TEMPTATION translate: соблазн, искушение , соблазн,...

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     temptation translate: tentação, tentação [feminine],...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › temptationTemptation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of temptation as the act or state of being enticed to do something, especially to evil. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for temptation.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTEMPTATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Temptation is the desire to do or have something wrong or harmful, or something that causes this desire. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of temptation with examples and translations.

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   noun. the act of tempting; enticement or allurement. Synonyms: inducement, seduction, pull, attraction, lure. something that tempts, entices, or allures. the fact or state of being tempted, especially to evil. an instance of this. (initial capital letter) the temptation of Christ by Satan. Matthew 4. temptation. / tɛmpˈteɪʃən / noun.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTEMPTATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Temptation is the feeling or act of wanting to do or have something that you know you should avoid. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, word origin, and usage of temptation with examples and quotations.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › temptationTemptation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Temptation is something you want to have or to do, even though you know you shouldn't. That bag of peanut butter cups on top of your fridge might be an example of a temptation. The thing that you want despite knowing it's not good for you — like the cool sneakers you really can't afford — is a temptation.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › temptationTemptation - definition of temptation by The Free Dictionary

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   Temptation is the act of influencing someone to do something wrong or the desire to do something that one knows is bad. The web page provides various definitions, synonyms, translations and examples of temptation from different sources.