Definition of temptation

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of temptation is as below...

Temptation (n.) The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction..

Lern More About Temptation

Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Not able to withstand temptation, urgency, persuasion, etc.; easily impressed, moved, or overcome; accessible; vulnerable; as, weak resolutions; weak virtue..
Exposedness :: Exposedness (n.) The state of being exposed, laid open, or unprotected; as, an exposedness to sin or temptation..
Attempt :: Attempt (v. t.) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt..
Trial :: Trial (n.) The state of being tried or tempted; exposure to suffering that tests strength, patience, faith, or the like; affliction or temptation that exercises and proves the graces or virtues of men..
Temptability :: Temptability (n.) The quality or state of being temptable; lability to temptation.
Strive :: Strive (v. i.) To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest; -- followed by against or with before the person or thing opposed; as, strive against temptation; strive for the truth..
Conquer :: Conquer (v. t.) To subdue or overcome by mental or moral power; to surmount; as, to conquer difficulties, temptation, etc..
Fall :: Fall (v. t.) To pass somewhat suddenly, and passively, into a new state of body or mind; to become; as, to fall asleep; to fall into a passion; to fall in love; to fall into temptation..
Temptation :: Temptation (n.) That which tempts; an inducement; an allurement, especially to something evil..
Temptation :: Temptation (n.) The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction..
Subject :: Subject (a.) Exposed; liable; prone; disposed; as, a country subject to extreme heat; men subject to temptation..
Suggestion :: Suggestion (n.) That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation..
Frail :: Frail (superl) Liable to fall from virtue or be led into sin; not strong against temptation; weak in resolution; also, unchaste; -- often applied to fallen women..
Temptation :: Temptation (n.) The state of being tempted, or enticed to evil..
Temptationless :: Temptationless (a.) Having no temptation or motive; as, a temptationless sin..
Allurement :: Allurement (n.) The act alluring; temptation; enticement.
Tentation :: Tentation (n.) Trial; temptation.
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us