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 a tempting idea, one that mirrors the current reckoning in public health.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rush to judgment on the basis of online video is tempting but perilous, and I am reluctant to join it.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said what worked for her was simply eating less and moving more, and though she had been tempted by weight-loss drugs, she had not tried them.

From BBC

But it's not the first time politicians have been tempted to think that bigger will be better.

From BBC

Predicting Sinner and Alcaraz to win all four Grand Slams for the third year in a row is very tempting.

From BBC

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