temptation | Definition of temptation

Synonyms and Antonyms of temptation

1 the pressure to give in to a desire for easy or immediate pleasure

he felt the temptation to go sailing, but did his chores instead

Synonyms of temptation

allurement, enticement, lure, seduction

Words Related to temptation

allure, appeal, attraction, attractiveness, charm, enchantment, glamour (also glamor)

beckoning, invitation

bait, inducement, influence, persuasion, power, sway

2 something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain

money, power, and other overwhelming temptations can seduce a person to a life of crime

Synonyms of temptation

allurement, bait, come-on, enticement, lure, siren song, turn-on

Words Related to temptation

attraction, boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, impulse, incentive, inducement, motivation, persuasion, seducement, seduction, spur, stimulus

decoy, snare, trap

entrapment, mousetrap

Near Antonyms of temptation

alarm (also alarum), alert, caution, forewarning, notice, warning