temptation (n.)

  1. something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

    [ Syn: enticement ]

  2. the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; he felt the temptation and his will power weakened'

  3. the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; his enticements were shameless

    [ Syn: enticement ]

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