Synonyms of tempted

tempted

verb

past tense of tempt

1

as in lured

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage

that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lured
• seduced
• enticed
• persuaded
• betrayed
• allured
• fascinated
• beguiled
• baited
• trapped
• enchanted
• led on
• solicited
• decoyed
• inveigled
• caught
• drew in
• ensnared
• snowed
• enmeshed
• roped (in)
• charmed
• entrapped
• snared
• captivated
• tangled
• meshed
• bewitched
• magnetized
• wiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warned
• cautioned
• alerted
• forewarned
• drove (away or off)
• turned away
• repulsed
• warded (off)

2

as in risked

to take a chance on

refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• risked
• ventured
• confronted
• chanced
• hazarded
• adventured
• dared
• gambled (on)
• faced
• challenged
• braved
• ran the risk of
• subjected
• endangered
• compromised
• brazened
• bearded
• jeopardized
• imperiled
• exposed
• menaced
• outbraved
• breasted
• defied
• bet (on)
• wagered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tempted

Otherwise you'd be tempted to torch the house for the insurance money. — Vito Emanuel, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Otherwise, you may be tempted to use the money for purposes other than advancing your financial goals. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Barrel pants are an intimidating trend to get in on, but I’ve been tempted for months all the time. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

The next time you are tempted to just jump out of your car and start pumping, keep these considerations in mind. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Countries beyond the United States may be tempted to blackmail their allies, and the threat of nuclear attacks could become normalized. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Now, the soaring popularity of the Hypercar category in the World Endurance Championship and at Le Mans has tempted it back to the fastest class. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

Lee said residents may be tempted to help hungry bears, particularly during a difficult year for natural food sources, but feeding them can create a larger problem. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026