Definition of temptation

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Temptation (n.) That which tempts; an inducement; an allurement, especially to something evil..

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Temptation :: Temptation (n.) The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction..
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..
Attempt :: Attempt (v. t.) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt..
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..
Suggestion :: Suggestion (n.) That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation..
Temptationless :: Temptationless (a.) Having no temptation or motive; as, a temptationless sin..
Allurement :: Allurement (n.) The act alluring; temptation; enticement.
Subject :: Subject (a.) Exposed; liable; prone; disposed; as, a country subject to extreme heat; men subject to temptation..
Conquer :: Conquer (v. t.) To subdue or overcome by mental or moral power; to surmount; as, to conquer difficulties, temptation, etc..
Temptation :: Temptation (n.) That which tempts; an inducement; an allurement, especially to something evil..
Temptation :: Temptation (n.) The state of being tempted, or enticed to evil..
Temptability :: Temptability (n.) The quality or state of being temptable; lability to temptation.
Tentation :: Tentation (n.) Trial; temptation.
Exposedness :: Exposedness (n.) The state of being exposed, laid open, or unprotected; as, an exposedness to sin or temptation..
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..
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; 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..
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Not able to withstand temptation, urgency, persuasion, etc.; easily impressed, moved, or overcome; accessible; vulnerable; as, weak resolutions; weak virtue..
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