"temptation" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

Something that seduces or has the quality to seduce (synset 105702756)
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
The desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid (synset 107500421)
"he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"

is a type of: desire - the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
The act of influencing by exciting hope or desire (synset 100160440)
"his enticements were shameless"

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