Antonyms for temptation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : temp-tey-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : tɛmpˈteɪ ʃən

Definition of temptation

Origin : early 13c., from Old French temptation (12c., Modern French tentation), from Latin temptationem (nominative temptatio), from past participle stem of temptare (see tempt).

noun lure, attraction

Example sentences :

The money must have been too great a temptation to him and to Fred.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

No ambition, no temptation, lures her to thought of foreign dominions.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

I will not make it a hypocrisy to say, 'Lead us not into temptation.'
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

But now with every sip of wine the temptation came stronger and stronger.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

It never occurred to her that the girl might have been tempted to steal—and had not resisted the temptation.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

The man who had saved her from death had yielded to temptation.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Then if things went well—the temptation was strong that stormy afternoon.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

One of the most delightful things about temptation is yielding now and then.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Chip hated himself for replying so, but the temptation mastered him.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

I woke then, and the struggle had ceased—the temptation had passed.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Synonyms for temptation

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