"temptation" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: influence - a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
subtypes:
- forbidden fruit - originally an apple from the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden; it is now used to refer to anything that is tempting but dangerous (as sexuality)
- bait, come-on, hook, lure, sweetener - anything that serves as an enticement
- allurement - attractiveness
same as: enticement
is a type of: desire - the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
is a type of: influence - causing something without any direct or apparent effort
subtypes:
- blandishment, wheedling - the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
- leading astray, leading off - the act of enticing others into sinful ways
- seduction - enticing someone astray from right behavior
- allurement, solicitation - the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money)
same as: enticement