noun
- things that attract or entice someone to do something that may be unwise or wrong
Usage: plural form of temptation
Examples
- She resisted the temptations of the dessert table.
- The city offers many temptations for young people.
- He struggled with various temptations throughout his life.
- The store’s sales create irresistible temptations for shoppers.
- Parents worry about the temptations their teenagers face.
- The temptations of fame and fortune can corrupt people.
- She avoided the temptations that led to her downfall before.