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A great danger, or at least a great temptation, for many writers is to become too autobiographical in their approach to their fiction. A little autobiography and a lot of imagination are best.
Raymond Carver

Meaning of "temptation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TEMPTATION

temptation  [tɛmpˈteɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TEMPTATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Temptation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TEMPTATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

temptation

Temptation

Temptation is the desire to perform an action that one may enjoy immediately or in the short term but will probably later regret for various reasons: legal, social, psychological, health-related, economic, etc. In the context of religion, temptation is the inclination to sin. Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into committing such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of curiosity, desire or fear of loss. More informally, temptation may be used to mean "the state of being attracted and enticed" without anything to do with moral, ethical, or ideological valuation; for example, one may say that a piece of food looks "tempting" even though eating it would result in no negative consequences.

Definition of temptation in the English dictionary

The definition of temptation in the dictionary is the act of tempting or the state of being tempted. Other definition of temptation is a person or thing that tempts.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TEMPTATION


accreditation
əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən
adaptation
ˌædəpˈteɪʃən
alimentation
ˌælɪmɛnˈteɪʃən
citation
saɪˈteɪʃən
consultation
ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən
documentation
ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən
excitation
ˌɛksɪˈteɪʃən
hesitation
ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən
implementation
ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən
interpretation
ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən
invitation
ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən
limitation
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən
meditation
ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən
orientation
ˌɔːrɪɛnˈteɪʃən
presentation
ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən
rehabilitation
ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən
representation
ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən
reputation
ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən
rotation
rəʊˈteɪʃən
transportation
ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TEMPTATION

temporiser
temporising
temporisingly
temporization
temporize
temporizer
temporizing
temporizingly
tempt
temptability
temptable
temptableness
temptatious
Tempter
tempting
temptingly
temptingness
temptress
tempura
tempus fugit

WORDS THAT END LIKE TEMPTATION

action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
duration
education
evaluation
federation
formation
foundation
generation

Synonyms and antonyms of temptation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TEMPTATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «temptation» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of temptation

Translation of «temptation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TEMPTATION

Find out the translation of temptation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of temptation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «temptation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

诱惑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tentación
570 millions of speakers

English

temptation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रलोभन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إِغْرَاء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

искушение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tentação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রলোভন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tentation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Godaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Versuchung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

誘惑
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유혹
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Panggodha
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự cám dỗ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சலனமும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रलोभन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ayartma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tentazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pokusa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спокуса
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tentație
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πειρασμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

versoeking
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

frestelse
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fristelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of temptation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TEMPTATION»

The term «temptation» is very widely used and occupies the 12.839 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TEMPTATION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about temptation

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10 QUOTES WITH «TEMPTATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word temptation.
1
Lyman Abbott
Every life is march from innocence, through temptation, to virtue or vice.
2
Anthony Albanese
The very best Labor governments in our nation's history distinguished themselves by thinking big and, wherever possible, resisting the temptation to overemphasise short-term political considerations.
3
Dan Ariely
The experiments show quite clearly that, as you resist more and more temptation, you're actually more and more likely to fail.
4
Anne Baxter
Idleness is a constant sin, and labor is a duty. Idleness is the devil's home for temptation and for unprofitable, distracting musings; while labor profit others and ourselves.
5
Ambrose Bierce
Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.
6
James L. Buckley
Once it becomes impossible for members of Congress to make a career of legislative service, the temptation to bend a vote for whatever reason may yield to the better angels of their nature.
7
Jane Byrne
The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.
8
Jacqueline Carey
We may not have demon fathers dangling offers of infernal power before us, but everyone understands what it means to struggle with temptation or resist the urge to give in to our baser natures.
9
Raymond Carver
A great danger, or at least a great temptation, for many writers is to become too autobiographical in their approach to their fiction. A little autobiography and a lot of imagination are best.
10
Park Chan-wook
A priest encounters temptation every day, and some of that desire is very natural.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TEMPTATION»

Discover the use of temptation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to temptation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Temptation
Falling in love in a sleepy farming community, Rose and Noah share a beautiful romance filled with horseback riding and long talks in grassy fields, but the relationship is soon threatened by the realities of Noah's Amish status. Original.
Karen Ann Hopkins, 2012
2
The Last Temptation of Christ
In elegant, thoughtful prose Nikos Kazantzakis follows this Christ as he struggles to live out God’s will for him, powerfully suggesting that it was Christ’s ultimate triumph over his flawed humanity, when he gave up the temptation to ...
Nikos Kazantzakis, 2012
3
Temptation: A Novel
I always wanted to be rich.
Douglas Kennedy, 2010
4
Beyond Temptation: How to stop overeating and feel normal ...
This book doesn't rely on NLP, CBT or life coaching techniques, but instead draws on the authors' own experiences as two overweight and unhappy overeaters and their ten years of experience working with thousands of failed dieters in the ...
Audrey Boss, Sophie Boss, 2012
5
Temptation: A Novel
The third book in the Solitary Tales series for young adults, Temptation follows the soul-wrenching twists of Chris Buckley’s journey as he heads deeper into a darkness that threatens all he loves best.
Travis Thrasher, 2012
6
Sweet Temptation
Maddie’s getting it from all sides.
Lucy Diamond, 2010
7
Temptation: Goodnight Kiss; Goodnight Kiss 2; "The Vampire Club"
Three stories find the Eternal Ones spicing up a summer of blood drinking with a bet about which of them will be the first to seduce a human and turn him into a fellow creature of the night, a competition that tests their willpower.
R.L. Stine, 2012
8
Temptation
Jude Deveraux. he's in love with her,” she said quietly. “I don't think she loves him , because she's seen more people than he has, so she's mixed up about who's good and who's bad. But if he told her he loved her, she might love him back; ...
Jude Deveraux, 2012
9
Temptation
Millionaire security expert and rancher Zeke Travers always separates emotion from work until a case leads him to Sheila Hopkins—and the immediate, scorching heat between them.
Brenda Jackson, 2011
10
A Temptation of Angels
When her parents are murdered before her eyes, sixteen-year-old Helen Cartwright finds herself launched into an underground London where a mysterious organization controls the balance of good and evil.
Michelle Zink, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TEMPTATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term temptation is used in the context of the following news items.
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Why good people do bad things: Anticipating temptation may …
Honest behavior is much like sticking to a diet. When facing an ethical dilemma, being aware of the temptation before it happens and thinking about the ... «Phys.Org, Jun 15»
2
Anticipating Temptation May Reduce Its Power
In a new study, participants who anticipated a temptation to act unethically were less likely to give in to that temptation, compared to those who did not have the ... «PsychCentral.com, May 15»
3
The Temptation Of Tom Brady
Here, our first true villain arises: Temptation. For Brady, like any great warrior, looks for any possible advantage over his opponent. And he knows that a slightly ... «WBUR, May 15»
4
How to Use Your Temptations to Build Better Habits
But there's nothing that says you have to enjoy that reward after your "good behavior". Another technique, called "Temptation bundling," lets you enjoy your ... «Lifehacker, Mar 15»
5
Teacher at Bexleyheath school 'gave in to temptation' and started an …
"This was a gross breach of trust; a teacher giving in to temptation," Mr Tatford said. "The Crown aren't saying she's innocent in all this. "She was anxious to have ... «Evening Standard, Nov 14»
6
'The Biggest Loser' Recap: Touring the Temptation Tent
Guys, I hate temptation challenges. Seriously, I hate them. No matter what choice these contestants make is the wrong one, for one reason or another. «BuddyTV, Oct 14»
7
Mega Buzz: A Sleepy Hollow Temptation, a Murder Flashback and …
It is something that his character is going to have to struggle with because the temptation is not an easy one to turn his back on." Do you have any How to Get ... «TV Guide, Oct 14»
8
'Temptation'' Park Ha Sun Sees Kang Min Woo Destroyed
On the 20th episode of "Temptation" (producer Park Young Soo, writer Han Ji Hoon) broadcast on September 16th, Cha Suk Hoon (played by Kwon Sang Woo) ... «KDramaStars, Sep 14»
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AXE® Kicks Off the “Summer of Temptation” with New AXE Gold …
AXE is also celebrating temptation with the launch of the new AXE® Gold ... It is based off the successful core of AXE® Dark Temptation™, the brand's top selling ... «MarketWatch, Jul 14»
10
Global Showbiz Briefs: 'Temptation Island' Comeback In Italy; BBC …
Temptation Island — remember that one? — is beginning a revival around the world with Italian free-to-air broadcaster Canale 5 signing a significant ... «Deadline.com, Jul 14»

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