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temptation

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
the wish to do or have something that you know you should not do or have:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] As a young actress, she resisted the temptation to move to Hollywood.
2
something that makes you want to do or have something that you know you should not:

Examples:

He knew it was wrong to steal, but the money just lying there was too great a temptation.
3
the desire to have or do something, esp. something wrong, or something that causes this desire:

Examples:

[ U ] It’s not easy to resist temptation.
[ C ] Ice cream is always a real temptation for me.

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