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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It’s tempting to dismiss the abrupt retirement of Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress as the end of an odd, cranky political career.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I think it was a very tempting proposition, I'd just been born and I'm sure my dad thought it was the responsible thing to do."

From BBC

This year, middle- and lower-income families squeezed by persistent inflation might be especially tempted to rely on debt to get through the holiday season.

From MarketWatch

One is tempted to recall what Michael Corleone said in “The Godfather Part II” when he was being bullied by the corrupt Sen. Pat Geary into paying a bribe: “My offer is this,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Talking about her reasons for walking away from politics, she told BBC Scotland that nothing would tempt her back - not even the top job.

From BBC

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