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   Temp·ta·tion

   /tem(p)ˈtāSH(ə)n/

   

   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 or course of action that attracts or tempts someone: "the temptations of life in New York" 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’.

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   temptation: [noun] the act of tempting or the state of being tempted especially to evil : enticement.

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   TEMPTATION definition: 1. the wish to do or have something that you know you should not do or have: 2. something that…. Learn more.

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   Temptation definition: the act of tempting; enticement or allurement.. See examples of TEMPTATION used in a sentence.

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   temptation: 1 n the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire Synonyms: enticement Types: show 5 types... hide 5 types... blandishment , wheedling the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery leading astray , leading off the act of enticing others into sinful ways seduction enticing someone astray from right behavior allurement , ...

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   TEMPTATION meaning: 1. the wish to do or have something that you know you should not do or have: 2. something that…. Learn more.

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   Definition of temptation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   2 meanings: 1. the act of tempting or the state of being tempted 2. a person or thing that tempts.... Click for more definitions.

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    Define temptation. temptation synonyms, temptation pronunciation, temptation translation, English dictionary definition of temptation. n. 1. The act of tempting or the condition of being tempted. 2. Something tempting or enticing. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...

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    Temptation definition: The act of tempting or the condition of being tempted.