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

Twenty-four centuries later, Jonathan Franzen destroyed his laptop’s Ethernet port so he wouldn’t be tempted to go online. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

You might be tempted to label it pull-quote hyperbole had the Oscar-winning documentarian put this particular testimonial near the beginning of his two-part, four-hour movie. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

This is important in today's environment for investors who may be tempted to ditch stocks amid uncertainties like the Iran war. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

As Enes Kanter Freedom continues to challenge the eligibility rules of the WNBA, someone else may be tempted to do the same. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

In May 2024, Edwards tempted Ward back to the fold by offering him the role of FSG technical director. — James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

At that moment Benson was tempted to use his vertical leap of more than 40 inches to simply glide over him like going over hurdles in a 110-meter race. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

While on the trail, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife your dog may be tempted to chase. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

You could be tempted to let a friend, sibling or group chat decide everything just to avoid an unnecessary debate. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026