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tempt

Posted on August 31, 2023August 24, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb

to entice or try to entice (someone) to do something unwise or wrong, as by promising pleasure or reward.
His friends tempted him to skip class with them, but he refused.
Please don’t tempt me with your delicious desserts!

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