Synonyms of temptation

temptation

noun

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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