Temptation: alternatives and connections

The act alluring; temptation; enticement.

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Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.

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The act of blandishing; a word or act expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart; soft words and artful caresses; cajolery; al…

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A piece of metal, or other hard material, formed or bent into a curve or at an angle, for catching, holding, or sustaining anything; as, a hook for c…

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A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks.

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The act of seducing; enticement to wrong doing; specifically, the offense of inducing a woman to consent to unlawful sexual intercourse, by enticemen…

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One who, or that which, sweetens; one who palliates; that which moderates acrimony.

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of Wheedle

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To long for; to wish for earnestly; to covet.

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A flowing in or upon; influx.

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To attempt to draw; to tempt by a lure or bait, that is, by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something flattering or acceptable…

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To attempt to draw; to tempt by a lure or bait, that is, by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something flattering or acceptable…

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To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to ev…

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To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to ev…

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To put to trial; to prove; to test; to try.

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To put to trial; to prove; to test; to try.

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The act or practice of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.

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