What is the meaning of temptation?

noun

  • Something that seduces or has the quality to seduce.
  • The desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid.
    • usage: "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"
  • The act of influencing by exciting hope or desire.
    • usage: "his enticements were shameless"
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