Word Type

Verb

The word "tempt" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

tempt fate tempt providence temptation tempter temptful temptless temptly temptress temptsome temptuous

Entails

attract

Etymologically Related To

costning

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

arouse bid excite invite persuade provoke sex shake shake up stimulate stir turn on wind up

Manner Of

arouse invite persuade stimulate

Related Terms

allure attract court entice promising provoke reward wrong

Synonym Network

charm entice

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