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temptation Synonyms

Another word for temptation

Choosing another word for temptation depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A strong urge or desire to do or have something, especially something wrong, unwise, or forbidden.

Usage Example

"She resisted the urge to check her phone during the lecture."

Strongest
urge
Strong
impulse
inclination
craving
desire

• noun (Context 2)

Something that attracts, entices, or seduces a person, often toward an imprudent or immoral course of action.

Usage Example

"The warm bakery display was a constant lure to anyone trying to stick to a strict diet."

Strongest
lure
enticement
allurement
Strong
inducement
seduction
bait
attraction
draw

Opposites of temptation

The opposite of temptation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

deterrent
disincentive
restraint
self-control
aversion
repulsion
turn-off
abstinence
See all opposites of temptation

• Nearby Words

temporariness
temporary
tempt
temptation
tempter
tempting
temptingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Temptation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/temptation
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