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Meaning
Verb
●
To
provoke
someone to do
wrong
, especially by
promising
a
reward
; to entice.
●
To
attract
; to allure.
●
To
provoke
something; to court.
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Origin
tempt
English
tempter
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
temptare
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Entice
Fand
Lure
Pander
Tease
Beguile
Foment
Entrance
Allure
Urge
Incite
Related
Persuade
Scare
Frighten
Convince
Compel
Excite
Motivate
Impress
Seduce
Deceive
Attract
Tantalize
Force
Trick
Frustrate
Encourage
Confuse
Mislead
Terrify
Unsettle
Invite
Displease
Inspire
Overwhelm
Misguide
Provoke
Embarrass
Distract
Coerce
Enable
Woo
Please
Disappoint
Surprise
Captivate
Dupe
Prompt
Brainwash
Startle
Help
Intimidate
Intrigue
Push
Annoy
Pressurize
Coax
Dissuade
Discourage
Threaten
Fool
Appease
Nudge
Scam
Tell
Court
More
Rhymes
Tempt
Kempt
Dreamt
Exempt
Drempt
Perempt
Attempt
Unkempt
Contempt
Verklempt
Attempted
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