Noun
temptation -
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
enticement
influence causing something without any direct or apparent effort
forbidden fruit originally an apple from the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden; it is now used to refer to anything that is tempting but dangerous (as sexuality)
bait ,
come-on ,
sweetener ,
lure ,
hook something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
temptation -
the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"
desire an inclination to want things; "a man of many desires"
temptation -
the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless"
enticement
influence causing something without any direct or apparent effort
wheedling ,
blandishment the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
leading astray ,
leading off the act of enticing others into sinful ways
seduction enticing someone astray from right behavior
