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   temptation

   /ˌtɛm(p)ˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise: "he resisted the temptation to call Celia at the office" Similar desireurgeitchimpulseinclination
   • ▪ a thing that attracts or tempts someone: "the temptations of life in London" Similar lurealluremententicementseductionattractiondrawpullinvitationbaitdecoysnaretrapsiren songinformal:come-onallureappealattractionattractivenessfascination
   • ▪ the tempting of Jesus by the Devil (see Matt. 4).

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French temptacion, from Latin temptatio(n-), from temptare ‘handle, test, try’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › temptationTemptation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   3 days ago · The meaning of TEMPTATION is the act of tempting or the state of being tempted especially to evil : enticement. How to use temptation in a sentence.

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   2 days ago · Search the Merriam-Webster Thesaurus for millions of synonyms, similar words, and antonyms. Our unique ranking system helps you find the right word fast and expand your English vocabulary.

6. ptv.org › devotional › the-source-of-temptationThe Source of Temptation - Pathway to Victory

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   5 days ago · As we look at Jesus’s temptation in the wilderness we learn about the source of temptation. Who was responsible for Jesus’s temptation? Luke 4:1 says Jesus was tempted by the devil, but it was the Holy Spirit who led Him into the wilderness in order to be tempted. Now, here is a key insight about difficult experiences.

7. www.betterhelp.com › advice › loveWhy Forbidden Love Is Often The Most Tempting | BetterHelp

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   2 days ago · Researchers have identified a number of psychological principles that may provide some insight into why "forbidden love" is so alluring to some, particularly in the world of a young lover. One is reactance, which one study defines as "the motivation to regain freedom after it has been lost or threatened."

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   1 day ago · Anxiety disorders are a group of mental disorders characterized by exaggerated feelings of anxiety and fear responses. [7] Anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a fast heart rate and shakiness.

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   2 days ago · Meditation. This article is about the induction of specific modes or states of consciousness. For other uses, see Meditation (disambiguation). Not to be confused with mediation or medication.