Plural for a thing that attracts or tempts someone
“One great temptation that has snared many is a love of money.”
Plural for the quality of having the power to tempt
“The thrill and the temptation of crime is very strong among them.”
Plural for the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
“The placid villagers almost ignored the danger of a possible enemy attack and there was a great temptation to relax.”
Plural for an act or instance of persuading, or of being persuaded, to do or believe something
“Her gentle temptation soon became a heated invitation.”
Plural for irresistible, forbidden fruit, a prohibited or taboo desired object
Plural for a trick by which someone is misled into acting contrary to their interests or intentions
Plural for the act of seducing from virtue or duty
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