Temptation

Pronunciation: /tɛmˈteɪʃən/

Temptation (noun)

  1. A strong wish to do something that is wrong or not good for you.
  2. An attractive idea or opportunity that may lead to bad choices.

Examples

  • The temptation to cheat on the test was strong for many students.
  • The temptation of a free vacation was hard to ignore.

Common collocations: give in to temptation, resist temptation, face temptation, yield to temptation

Synonyms of Temptation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Temptation

  • — The ability to withstand temptation.
  • — The capacity to manage one's impulses.