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tempt

verb

/tɛmpt/

Meaning

to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise

The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.

tempt fate

entice, lure, attract, seduce, persuade

deter, repel, discourage

tempt someone, tempt fate, tempting offer, hard to tempt

To travel or wander from place to place.

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.

Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing...

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

to admit that you have done something wrong or illegal