temptation meaning and definition

TEMPTATION noun

Definition of temptation (noun)

1. something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
   • synonyms: enticement
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: enticement