Synonyms of temptation

temptation

noun

tem(p)-ˈtā-shən 

1

as in seduction

the pressure to give in to a desire for easy or immediate pleasure

he felt the temptation to go sailing, but did his chores instead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seduction
• lure
• appeal
• attraction
• enticement
• allurement
• attractiveness
• invitation
• power
• charm
• allure
• glamour
• influence
• inducement
• siren song
• bait
• enchantment
• persuasion
• sway
• beckoning

2

as in lure

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain

money, power, and other overwhelming temptations can seduce a person to a life of crime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lure
• incentive
• attraction
• enticement
• motivation
• bait
• impetus
• come-on
• turn-on
• allurement
• stimulus
• boost
• appeal
• impulse
• encouragement
• siren song
• seduction
• inducement
• persuasion
• goad
• call
• spur
• trap
• snare
• seducement
• entrapment
• decoy
• mousetrap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warning
• notice
• caution
• alarm
• alert
• forewarning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of temptation

Ayad Akhtar’s new novel, The Radiance, sometimes succumbs to this temptation. — Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

There are games, tests and temptations designed to test the competitors physically, mentally, and morally before one walks away with the prize. — Peter White, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, the appeal comes down to convenience and focus – and a way to minimize the temptation to doomscroll. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Not to mention the agonizing months of watching the new hair grow in, every day fighting the temptation to go back to blonde or brunette. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026