Synonyms of temptation

temptation

noun

tem(p)-ˈtā-shən 

1

as in seduction

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 & Similar Words

• seduction
• lure
• appeal
• attraction
• enticement
• allurement
• attractiveness
• invitation
• power
• charm
• allure
• glamour
• influence
• inducement
• siren song
• bait
• enchantment
• persuasion
• sway
• beckoning

2

as in lure

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 & Similar Words

• lure
• incentive
• attraction
• enticement
• motivation
• bait
• impetus
• come-on
• turn-on
• allurement
• stimulus
• boost
• appeal
• impulse
• encouragement
• siren song
• seduction
• inducement
• persuasion
• goad
• call
• spur
• trap
• snare
• seducement
• entrapment
• decoy
• mousetrap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warning
• notice
• caution
• alarm
• alert
• forewarning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of temptation

And yet, turns out, the temptation was just too strong for somebody who made off wth Rimac’s car recently. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 29 Oct. 2026

But organizations should resist the temptation to treat every new development as another reason to launch another tactical program, buy more technology and, in the end, simply create more complexity. — Jc Gaillard, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Additional trips to the store aren’t the primary issue, but the constant temptation of these deals could lead to more impulse purchases — which could strain your finances during and after the holidays. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

But the battle against the temptation of price promotions is long and one that has had the industry continually losing ground. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026