temptation - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire

Synonyms

• enticement
• temptation

More generic

• influence

More specific

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

Noun

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

Synonyms

• enticement
• temptation

More generic

• influence

More specific

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

Noun

the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid

Synonyms

• temptation

More generic

• desire

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