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temptation

noun

The act of tempting

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Word length
10
Starts with
T
Ends with
N
Contains
EMPTATIO
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/tɛmpˈteɪʃən/

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noun

  1. The act of tempting

  2. The condition of being tempted.

  3. Something attractive, tempting or seductive; an inducement or enticement.

  4. Pressure applied to your thinking designed to create wrong emotions which will eventually lead to wrong actions.

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