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temptation
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temptation
n.
seduction, enticement, lure, attraction
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Temptation
Temptation is a fundamental desire to engage in short-term urges for enjoyment, that threatens long-term goals. In the context of some religions, temptation is the inclination to sin. Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into committing such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of curiosity, desire or fear of loss.
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temptation
Noun
1. something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
(synonym) enticement
(hypernym) influence
(hyponym) forbidden fruit
(derivation) tempt, invite
2. the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"
(hypernym) desire
(derivation) tempt, allure
3. the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless"
(synonym) enticement
(hypernym) influence
(hyponym) blandishment, wheedling
(derivation) entice, lure, tempt
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temptation
n.
pokušení
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temptation
Rzecz.
pokusa
