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Temptation

usgb/tempˈteɪʃn/Volume
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Don't confuse 'temptation' with 'tempting,' which is an adjective describing something alluring. SlideFreshly baked cookies are always tempting, but I must fight the temptation to eat them all.
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'Temptation' is often used in phrases like 'the seven deadly sins' reflecting its strong moral connotations. SlideGluttony is one of the seven deadly sins, and resisting the temptation to overeat is difficult.