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tempt
- pronunciation:
- tempt
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tempted, tempting, tempts |
| definition 1: |
to try to get to do something wrong or not wise.
Stop tempting me with that dessert; I'm on a diet.- synonyms:
- lure
- antonyms:
- deter, discourage
- similar words:
- attract, bait, bewitch, charm, fascinate, invite
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| definition 2: |
to be attractive or very appealing to.
The idea of a swim tempts me.- synonyms:
- appeal to, attract
- antonyms:
- repel
- similar words:
- draw, enchant, excite, invite, lure
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| related words: |
appeal, decoy, interest, mislead |
| derivation: |
temptable (adj.) |
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