temptation

//tɛmpˈteɪʃən//
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Noun

temptationSingular
temptationsPlural
1

A strong desire or urge to have or do something, especially something that is wrong or unwise.

I couldn't resist the temptation to eat another piece of cake.

2

Something that causes such a desire or urge; an enticement.

The chocolate cake was a temptation I couldn't resist.

3

The act of tempting or the state of being tempted.

He struggled against the temptation of easy money.

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