temptation
/tɛmpˈteɪʃən/
noun
- A strong desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.
- He felt a strong temptation to skip his homework and play video games.
- The smell of fresh cookies was a temptation she could not resist.
- Resisting the temptation to check your phone during class is hard.
- Something that attracts or lures someone, often into doing something wrong.
- The display of expensive watches was a temptation for shoplifters.
- For a dieter, a birthday cake is a huge temptation.
- The open window was a temptation for the curious cat.
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