temptation

/ˌtɛmpˈteɪʃən/noun

Elementary

The act of tempting.

The condition of being tempted.

Something attractive, tempting or seductive; an inducement, seducement, or enticement.

Pressure applied to one's thinking designed to create wrong emotions which will eventually lead to wrong actions.

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