temptation

/tɛmtˈeɪʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
2. the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
   “he felt the temptation and his will power weakened”
3. the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
   “his enticements were shameless”

Synonyms for temptation

• enticement

Words that rhyme with temptation

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation