Antonyms for temptation
tɛmpˈteɪ ʃəntemp·ta·tion

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1. • Desire
   • Influence

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1. temptation, enticementnoun

   something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

   Synonyms:
   enticement, lure, come-on

2. temptationnoun

   the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid

   "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"

   Synonyms:
   enticement

3. enticement, temptationnoun

   the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire

   "his enticements were shameless"

   Synonyms:
   enticement, come-on, lure

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1. temptationnoun

   Synonyms:
   seduction, allurement, enticement, attraction, decoy, lure, bait, inducement

How to use temptation in a sentence?

1. Nikki Haley:

   During anxious times, it can be tempting to follow the siren call of the angriest voices. We must resist that temptation, no one who is willing to work hard, abide by our laws, and love our traditions should ever feel unwelcome in this country.

2. Michel Barnier:

   I see the temptation of a' blame game' by which the European Union is responsible for the negative consequences of Brexit, but that will not sway us. That will not sway me.

3. Andrew Schneider:

   Continuous unremitting darkness has been known to send some people into an emotional tailspin, so the management here at KBHR radio suggests locking away the firearms. The desire to stick that 45 between the teeth can get pretty strong at times, so why invite temptation.

4. Francis Cardinal George, OMI:

   The devil is the source of temptation, but succumbing to temptation is our own doing. Only if we come face to face with our own sinfulness, do we begin to be grateful for the power of God’s forgiveness. Only if we recognize the connection between sin and death, do we begin to probe the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection. Only if we experience the evil we have done, do we begin to understand how God has brought redemption out of loss, love out of hatred.

5. Matthew Myers:

   With each new generation of products there's a temptation to believe they got it wrong before but they've got it right now.

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