temptation
US /tempˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /tempˈteɪ.ʃən/
1.
the act of tempting or the state of being tempted, especially to evil
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He resisted the temptation to eat the whole cake.
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The offer was a great temptation, but she declined.
2.
a thing that attracts or tempts someone
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The smell of fresh bread was a real temptation.
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For him, chocolate is an irresistible temptation.