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tentation

/tɛnˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does tentation mean?

noun

A strong attraction or desire to do something, especially something that is considered wrong or unwise.

Example

"The temptation of the forbidden fruit was too great for Adam to resist."

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