English dictionary

temptation

/t/E/mp't/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

noun.cognition

Synonyms enticement

Source: WordNet 3.0
the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid

noun.feeling

Examples
He felt the temptation and his will power weakened.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction.

noun

Source: webster1913