tempt

[tempt] / tɛmpt /

VERB

lure, entice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal to attract captivate charm dare fascinate induce intrigue invite motivate persuade seduce stimulate tantalize woo

STRONG

allure bait coax court decoy draw entrap honey up hook incite influence instigate inveigle move oil promote provoke risk rouse solicit test train try wheedle whet

WEAK

butter up draw out lead on make mouth water mousetrap play up to turn one's head

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore depress discourage disenchant dissuade hinder offend prevent repel repulse

STRONG

delight deter dishearten dull halt please reject release stop turn off

Example Sentences

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With the pitch deteriorating, Lyon unleashed another trademark delivery to bowl Stokes, then tempted Crawley down the wicket to be stumped by Carey, leaving England's Ashes campaign in tatters.

From Barron's

For those tempted to embrace Cloud Dancer in all its pristine glory, one thing may be essential: a very good stain remover, kept firmly within reach.

From BBC

But reaching audiences in a region where American entertainment companies have traditionally made little money is a tempting proposition, particularly when the deals don’t require them to put up initial capital.

From The Wall Street Journal

And while it’s tempting to think your actions don’t matter, millions of people taking small steps is the most effective way to move the country forward.

From The Wall Street Journal

Itemizing to get a higher deduction may be more tempting, but the widely used standard deduction is also growing.

From MarketWatch

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